Long ago (2006) I posted a review of this book.

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Recently, whilst reading a newly acquired Woodworker annual
(1952) I found a review of the new 6th edition, which made
interesting reading on the status of editions 1-5.

Herewith:

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It was some 43 years ago that the original work
was published, when it rapidly established itself
and the foremost book on the subject, and literally
became the "Cabinet-maker's Bible." There was
no other book in its class available, and its value to
both student and tradesman was at once realised.
With a few minor alterations and additions it continued
until the fifth edition of 1938. It was then
realised that, although most of the general practice
was sound, it did not include the many developments
which recent years had brought, and some of the
designs had dated. The time for a complete revision
had come, but the outbreak of war made this impossible.
Now Mr. Hooper has been able to complete his great
task, and we are able to welcome an old friend
in completely new array.

   We should like heartily to congratulate the author
on his achievement. This new edition seem even
fuller of information than the original work, and it
includes a great mass of new designs, as well as
some of the traditional designs which the years do
not alter.

   Taking briefly the chapters, there is an introduction
in which modern technique is explained, and one on
shaping, forming and veneering. There follows a
large section of furniture types - bedroom furniture,
dining and sitting room items, tables, cabinets of all
kinds, clockcases, chairs, and utility furnture. There
are also sections on church furniture and panelling.
Drawing is an important section, as might be
imagined, and includes elevations, perspective,
geometry, and the general practice of a drawing office.
Other sectionss are on joints and their application,
the various veneering processes, metal fittings, and
so on.

   The book measure 10 in. by 7 in. and includes
some 378 pages of general text and illustrations, and
nearly 60 photographic plates, and a large number
of special folding plates of designs of various kinds,
details of joints etc. There are also some coloured
plates. It is well printed and has an attractive blue
binding.

   We anticipate a great future for the book, and
we recommend it to all men in the trade, whether
as students, instructors, draughsmen, foremen, or
craftsman at the bench. Published at £2 10s net by
B.T. Batsford Ltd., 15 North Audley Street, London
W.1.

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It may be noted that some glowing reviews in Woodworker
may be a "tad" influenced by many of the book sharing a
publisher (Evans) with the magazine, but that is not
the case here.

    BugBear