Criminal Crafts From D.I.Y. to F.B.I. Outlaw Projects for Scoundrels, Cheats, and Armchair Detectives
, by Gascoyne-Bowman, ShawnNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9781449409852 | 1449409857
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 4/10/2012
Criminals attract an audience. People admire the sneakiness and creativity of the profession while cursing the dastardly outcomes. So why not have all of the tricks without the trade? Criminal Craftsbrings together illicit behavior and artistic expression with dark humor in this do-it-yourself project book. Author Shawn Bowman focuses on original crafts and recipes themed in noir, murder, retro espionage, pulp fiction, mafia, and voodoo. Crafters and mischief lovers alike will love this book of 30 projects revolving around notorious criminals and their activities. From John Dillinger's soap gun to Bonnie Parker's gunshot poetry journal, readers will find themselves snickering while intrigued with the devious creativity. Not to mention how impressed party guests will be when they show up to flaming cocktails and cocktail bars stashed in violin cases. And just wait until you show off your shiv cosy! From practical to the classically kitsch, Criminal Craftsare art projects readers will love.