{"product_id":"the-repair-shop-tales-from-the-workshop-of-dreams-9781785947667","title":"The Repair Shop: Tales from the Workshop of Dreams","description":"\u003cb\u003eA celebration of the most moving stories behind the items restored in the Workshop of Dreams, updated with new tales in paperback.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEvery object tells a story...\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e We all have treasures hidden away in the attic, well-loved and well-worn belongings that have been passed down from generation to generation. They may be damaged or no longer working, but we can't bear to part with them. The expert craftspeople of \u003ci\u003eRepair Shop \u003c\/i\u003eare dedicated to restoring and conserving these heirlooms. They know that the true worth of these possessions doesn't lie in their monetary value, but in the memories they hold and the stories they tell. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this fascinating book, you'll step inside \u003ci\u003eThe Repair Shop\u003c\/i\u003e's Workshop of Dreams to explore some of the most moving family stories from the series. From a glamorous sequinned dress that belonged to a popular traveling circus performer to a pump organ that was brought from Jamaica by a member of the \u003ci\u003eWindrush\u003c\/i\u003e generation, each family item is brought vividly to life - and lovingly restored by the team of Repair Shop experts who also contribute to these expanded stories. With a foreword by Jay Blades, \u003ci\u003eTales from the Workshop of Dreams\u003c\/i\u003e is a heartfelt love letter to our collective past, and a fascinating slice of social history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book features items fixed by Repair Shop experts Steve Fletcher, Will Kirk, Lucia Scalisi, Suzie Fletcher, Kirsten Ramsay, Dominic Chinea, Brenton West, Tim Gunn, Sara Dennis, Chris Shaw, Matt Nickels, Amanda Middleditch and Julie Tatchell. With great care and attention to detail, the Repair Shop team resurrect priceless pieces of family history and breathe new life into the stories they hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-16152927\"\u003eKaren Farrington\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e BBC Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/01\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.72h x 4.96w x 0.71d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781785947667\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1785947664\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-HOM\"\u003eHouse \u0026amp; Home\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-HOM010000\"\u003eMaintenance \u0026amp; Repair\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-PER\"\u003ePerforming Arts\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-PER010000\"\u003eTelevision | General\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-HOM\"\u003eHouse \u0026amp; Home\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-HOM005000\"\u003eDo-It-Yourself | General\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKaren Farrington\u003c\/b\u003e is an author, ghost-writer, editor and researcher for a range of leading UK publishers. She has written more than 40 books, including the \u003ci\u003eSpringwatch Almanac\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Ambridge Chronicles\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eGreat Lives\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as for national magazines and newspapers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BBC Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44536802181357,"sku":"9781785947667","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_c3a6e6f0-b930-4a51-949c-9d9f103022ee.jpg?v=1701430495","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/es\/products\/the-repair-shop-tales-from-the-workshop-of-dreams-9781785947667","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}