The Kite Making Handbook

This fascinating and practical handbook is specially designed for anyone who wants to know more about the wonderful world of kites. It covers the entire history of kites, and offers a wealth of practical information about their flying, construction and maintenance. Plenty of step-by-step illustrations, technical tables, and boxes provide detailed information that enthusiasts will find indispensable. The ancient art of kite flying is not simply an opportunity for enjoyment and for meeting others - it is also a challenging sport that gives people a chance to explore the limits of their manual dexterity to the full.