Hands of Time: A Watchmaker's History of Time. 'An exquisite book' - STEPHEN FRY

Hands of Time is a captivating exploration of the history, science, philosophy, and craft of timekeeping, written by watchmaker and historian Rebecca Struthers. It has been praised for its intricate exploration of the subject and its ability to shape our attitudes to work, leisure, trade, politics, exploration, and mortality.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 02 May 2024
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

A true joy, "Hands of Time" is a work of staggering complexity and bewildering economy. It has been praised by numerous publications, including "The Telegraph," "The Spectator," "New Statesman," and "BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week." In this captivating book, watchmaker and historian Rebecca Struthers invites us into the hidden world of watchmaking and takes us on a journey through the history of time that spans centuries and continents. The invention of timepieces has had a profound impact on human culture, surpassing even the printing press and the wheel in significance. These remarkable devices have accompanied us on our journeys, from the depths of the oceans to the summit of Everest and even to the Moon. They have regulated our daily lives and played a crucial role in shaping the social and economic development of society in surprising and dramatic ways. Through her workshop bench, Rebecca explores the ways in which timekeeping has indelibly shaped our attitudes to work, leisure, trade, politics, exploration, and mortality, and introduces us to some extraordinary devices, each with its own story to tell. "Hands of Time" is an intricate exploration of the history, science, philosophy, and craft of timekeeping. It is a rattling, wonderful read that will leave you mesmerized. "Beautiful, bewitching, and brilliant," writes Lara Maiklem in her review for "The Observer." "An intensely personal, finely-tuned meditation," she adds. "A beautiful book," writes Edmund de Waal in his review for "The New York Times." "A true joy," concludes Rebecca Struthers in her own words. "A work of staggering complexity and bewildering economy." "A rattling, wonderful read." "Beautiful, bewitching, and brilliant." "An intensely personal, finely-tuned meditation." "A beautiful book." "A true joy."

Weight: 212g
Dimension: 198 x 126 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529339048