What is the best book to buy for someone that would like to learn about woodworking/building furniture?

Cookiemonster97: What is the best book to buy for someone that would like to learn about woodworking/building furniture?
My friend wants to get into building furniture/woodworking and I thought I would buy him a book on the subject for Christmas, but there is so many books to sift through. I don’t want a book from the 70’s or 80’s; I want something that has modern pieces and a modern take on the subject, and definitely geared towards a beginner. Anyone know of any that they can recommend?

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Answer by lovefergieangel
go to google .com or go to a local book store

Answer by wize woman
A gift certificate to a good book store might solve your problem. Happy holidays.

Answer by momofboyandgirl2005
If i was you i would go to lowes they have plenty of books like that

Answer by oil field trash
Try “Woodworking for Beginners” by Albert Jackson.

He has a couple of other books. I suggest you check them out at Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble.

By the way, there is no modern take on woodworking just a few new tools for doing the work.

As to projects, you can have them as modern or old fashioned as you want, but you need to learn the basics first .

Answer by m6
“Fine Woodworking” (ISBN 0-918-80426-4)