Maurizio Angeletti

This book focuses entirely on kites based on stellar configurations. Lavishly illustrated and printed on glossy paper, STAR KITES includes:

• My own approach to kite design and kite aesthetics and craftsmanship

• An extensive discussion of aerodynamics as specifically pertaining to kites, various types of aircraft and other natural or man-made flying objects

• Building plans for a wide range of kites including many original designs

• Many colour photographs showing the kites in flight and detailing steps in the construction process

• Original and unusual building techniques

• Advice on the best way to understand rip-stop spinnaker nylon and build efficiently with minimum waste

• Combined principles of framing and bridling kites extensively described

• How to set up a functional kite workshop

• How to build a kite making table

• How to make and use special kitemaking tools

• The background research that I carried out over the years on a century-old Western tradition of cellular kites

• Each copy is signed and numbered

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