This book is a synthesis of one recorder maker's approach to the
subject, as well as a practical introduction to looking after the
instrument. Unlike strings and orchestral winds, the skills of recorder
making were largely lost after the 18th century, and have been
rediscovered during the last fifty years. Nowadays, the market is
supplied by a handful of individual makers scattered around the world.
They are all single-minded, obsessive, independent, skilled workers, who
combine the tasks of researcher, craftsman, salesman and musician in
one.
The author is proud to be one of them.