Overview
Just released in September 2024 is this "New Edition" of only twelve copies printed globally book on Shiva Ki. It is a tribute to a legendary bladesmith; documenting his illustrious career. Jam-packed with never-before-seen photographs and inside information on the life and times of Shiva Ki, this book is a must not only for fans of Shiva Ki, but all knife fans. This work offers another innovation; this can be seen in the new book's size and appearance (9-1/2"" x 12-3/8"") format.
Some facts about the New Edition: 260 pages versus 205 for the "first" work
484 photos versus 308
176 new photographs of knives
9" X 12" full size inside pages versus 8-7/8" X 11-1/8"
9.50" X 12.45" Hardbound case book laminated high gloss UV covers versus 9" X 11-3/8"
Back cover denotes a completely new photograph
Hard cover laminated high-gloss UV pages
Only 12 copies will be printed-Books serial number will be written by hand with two signatures ( Main title's page and the following page to protect authenticity as no numbers can be altered). Book weighs 4.8 Lbs.
There are a few of these books still available from Dominique Beaucant.
You can email him at [email protected] if you are interested.
We do not have any of these for sale, but he does.
These are VERY limited as only 12 were made.
The book is gorgeous and has virtually everything you could want to know about Shiva Ki!