Drachen Foundation Store listing of productshttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:36:28 PSTen Created by kite makers in Sumpango, Guatemala, this kit includes a sturdy frame with white tissue sail (about 14 in diameter), tissue for creating a design on the sail, pre-folded tissue for the long flecos or fringe, and string for the bridle and flying line. Detailed assembly instructions with photos. We reccomend this kite for 4th grade age or older. $5.50 each or Package of 10 for $50.00 Special offer: DVD free with orders of 30 or more kites. Please also see our picture booklet about the Giant Kites of Guatemala. http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/diy-kite-kits-and-materials/all~diy-kite-kits-and-materials/guatemalan-childrens-kite-kit-e022-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/286957/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 11:16:00 PST A picture booklet about the giant kites of Guatemala (includes map) for intermediate-level readers and English Language Learners. Sixteen 7 x 9 pages; in English OR Spanish. A low-resolution version for free download will soon be available at the Drachen Foundation website. Softcover 16 pages Color http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/guatemalan-kites-remembering-the-ancestors-booklet-e024-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/286966/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST Award-winning writer Tom Tucker asks, Was Benjamin Franklins famous electric kite experiment a hoax? And did it determine the course of the American Revolution? Tucker looks at Franklins English, French, and Russian rivals on the intensely competitive scientific scene of the mid-eighteenth century, and argues that the image of himself Franklin presented to the world-that of a homespun, rural philosopher-scientist performing an immensely important and dangerous experiment with a childs toy-was key to charming the French and enlisting their crucial help in the fight against the British.http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/bolt-of-fate-benjamin-franklin-and-his-electric-kite-hoax-p051-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/440674/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST This kite is USA kite artist Greg Konos adaptation of an Eddy design, in the diamond shape most familiar to Europeans and North Americans. The kite uses a paper clip to maintain dihedral. A good next step for young students age seven and older who have made one or more flat kites. Printed on 11 x 17 bond, uses matchstick bamboo. Sold in 10-pack only. Package of 10 for $10.00http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/diy-kite-kits-and-materials/all~diy-kite-kits-and-materials/kono-dihedral-diamond-kite-kit-10-pk-e021-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/632175/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 28 May 2009 14:58:00 PST Dupont Tyvek A waterproof plastic paper made of spun-bound olefin fibers. It can be: sewn; glued with contact or rubber cement; taped; decorated with dyes or paint. Soft Dupont Tyvek 48 wide $3.50/yd TEMPORARILY OUT-OF-STOCK Hard Dupont Tyvek 30 wide $1.75/yd Minimum order $10.00http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/diy-kite-kits-and-materials/all~diy-kite-kits-and-materials/tyvek-e005a-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/713399/categ_id/5814PublicationsTue, 3 Feb 2009 10:23:00 PST Created by Japanese master kite artist, Nobuhiko Yoshizumi, this 9 diamond-shaped kite is made of washi (Japanese paper), with bamboo spars from Japan. A favorite among art and social studies/history teachers, this kite can be integrated with lessons in Japanese culture and visual arts. Decorate with markers, ink, watercolor, or collage. Appropriate for age seven and older; online lesson plan available. $3.50 each or Package of 10 for $30.00 Teachers: link here to classroom lesson plan http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/diy-kite-kits-and-materials/all~diy-kite-kits-and-materials/yoshizumi-fish-kite-kit-e006a-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/715313/categ_id/5814PublicationsTue, 3 Feb 2009 10:22:00 PST Created by Japanese master kite artist, Mikio Toki, who specializes in making Edo kites, this rectangular kite is the shape most often associated with Edo, or Tokyo. It is 11 3/4 inches by 16 1/2 inches, and made of washi (Japanese paper), with bamboo spars from Japan. A favorite among art and social studies/history teachers, this kite can be integrated with lessons in Japanese culture and visual arts. Decorate with markers, watercolor, ink, or collage; the shape also easily accommodates woodblock prints. Appropriate for age seven and older $5.00 each or Package of 10 for $40.00 Click here to watch a video on how to contruct your kite (Part 1) (Part 2) (Part 3) http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/diy-kite-kits-and-materials/all~diy-kite-kits-and-materials/toki-kaku-dako-kit-e007a-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/715325/categ_id/5814PublicationsTue, 3 Feb 2009 10:22:00 PST Another kite created by Japanese master kite artist, Mikio Toki, this kite is much larger (23 inches square) and slightly more complex to make than the Toki Kaku Dako. It is made of washi (Japanese paper), with bamboo spars from Japan, and can be integrated with lessons in Japanese culture and visual arts. Decorate with markers, watercolor, ink, or collage. Appropriate for age seven and older $6.00 each or Package of 10 for $50.00 http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/diy-kite-kits-and-materials/all~diy-kite-kits-and-materials/toki-koma-dako-kit-e011a-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/715327/categ_id/5814PublicationsTue, 3 Feb 2009 10:22:00 PST Designed by kite artist Greg Kono, this simple-to-construct flat kite flies well in light winds. The critter gives young students good practice in cutting around six buggy legs, which also help to stabilize the kites flight. Lots of room to decorate the sail, with geometric patterns from the universe of beetles (choose from 350,000 species!) or from the childs own imagination. Recommended for ages five and older; good for integrating with primary-level science units. Printed on 11 x 17 bond. Kit contains sails, tails, matchstick bamboo spars, lines and winders. You supply scissors and tape, per kite. Sold in 10-pack only. Great for 1st graders! See associated lesson plan: http://www.drachen.org/LessonPlans/Beetle%20Kite%20Lesson%20Plan.pdf Package of 10 for $10.00 http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/diy-kite-kits-and-materials/all~diy-kite-kits-and-materials/kono-beetle-kite-kit-10-pack-e025-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/715340/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 28 May 2009 14:58:00 PST Designed by kite artist Greg Kono, this critter kite flies well flat (add extra blue tail, to simulate water in the stream) or can be bowed. Lots of room to decorate the sail, with patterns from nature or from the childs imagination. Recommended for ages eight and older; good for integrating with intermediate-level science and/or environmental studies units. Printed on 11 x 17 bond. Kit contains sails, tails, matchstick bamboo spars, lines and winders. You supply scissors and tape, per kite. Sold in 10-pack only. Great for 4th graders! Click here to see associated lesson plan! Package of 10 for $10.00 http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/diy-kite-kits-and-materials/all~diy-kite-kits-and-materials/kono-salmon-kite-kit-10-pack-e027-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/715360/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 28 May 2009 14:58:00 PST Designed by kite artist Greg Kono, this simple-to-construct flat kite flies well in light winds. The critter gives young students good practice in cutting around wide wings, which also help to stabilize the kites flight. Lots of room to decorate the sail, with geometric patterns from nature (choose from 28,000 species!) or from the childs own imagination. Recommended for ages five and older; good for integrating with primary-level science units. Printed on 11 x 17 bond. Kit contains sails, tails, matchstick bamboo spars, lines and winders. You supply scissors and tape, per kite. Sold in 10-pack only. Great for 2nd graders! Click here to see associated lesson plan! Package of 10 for $10.00 http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/diy-kite-kits-and-materials/all~diy-kite-kits-and-materials/kono-butterfly-kite-kit-10-pack-e026-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/715370/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 28 May 2009 14:58:00 PST Drachen-Literatur Bibliographie der Buchveröffentlichungen und Zeitschriftenbeiträge, vor allem aus der Frühzeit der Aerologie (Kite Literature: List of All Publications, Books, Magazines, Many From the Beginnings of Aerology) by Walter Diem, 2005. Diem has compiled 1100 listings, in a variety of languages, many from the 1880s to the 1920s, when kites were used in meteorological research. Hobbyist titles dominate the 1930s; numbers of kite books, primarily how-to manuals, grew again in the 1980s. Diem relies on several unpublished sources, as well as his own research, for his compilation. Softcover, 39 pages. In German. http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/drachen-literatur-p052-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/715372/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST Drachen mit Geschichte (Kites With History) by Walter Diem and Werner Schmidt was first published in 1991 and promptly sold out its run of 3000. Now back in print, the book features many historical photographs and precise kite plans for three kites by Joseph Lecornu, the Aerocurve by Charles Lamson, kites by Brogden, Gomes, Grund, Sauls, and others. Softcover, 168 pp., more than 150 illustrations. In German.http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/drachen-mit-geschichte-p053-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/715373/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST The issue, Paper in Flight, includes Waves to Washi to Wings, an article by DF Board president, Scott Skinner, on handmade paper in Japanese kites, and an interview in artist Leslie Dill, printer Gail Deery, and Skinner, who collaborated on a ten-foot art kite to commemorate Hand Papermakings anniversary. The issue also includes as a gift tip-in a miniature kite (available only in this issue; instructions for building and flying included), designed by artist Lesley Dill and engineered by Ali Fujino. Order now: The Drachen Foundation has been allotted only a limited number of copies of this issue to sell. http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/hand-papermaking-20th-anniversary-issue-p054-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/715375/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST Designed by Canadian kite artist Robert Trépanier from Quebec, this is a fun, easy-to-make kite that can be transformed into a bug, an insect, or a creature more fantastical. A large (23 inches) kite with sturdy spars, it is made of soft Tyvek and can be decorated with markers or paints. Good for art classes, and/or for integrating with primary-level science units. $5.00 each or Pack of 10 for $40.00 http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/diy-kite-kits-and-materials/all~diy-kite-kits-and-materials/trpanier-bug-kite-kit-e004a-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/715385/categ_id/5814PublicationsTue, 3 Feb 2009 10:23:00 PST The Flying Cowboy gives an authoritative look at Codys aviation exploits in Britain. Black and white with photos. By Peter Reese Softcover, 256 pages http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/flying-cowboy-samuel-cody-britains-first-airman-the-p056-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/787431/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST Designed by Mary Yoshimi, this simple-to-construct flat kite flies well in light winds. The small size of this kite makes for easy construction in cramped classroom workspace. Either representational or abstract design compliments the sode shape. Recommended for ages five and older; good for integrating with primary-level and intermediate-level study of Japanese culture. Kit contains sails, tails, matchstick bamboo spars, lines and winders. You supply scissors and tape, per kite. Great for Kindergarteners! See associated lesson plan: http://www.drachen.org/LessonPlans/Sode%20Kite%20Lesson%20Plan.pdf Package of 10 for $10.00 http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/diy-kite-kits-and-materials/all~diy-kite-kits-and-materials/yoshimi-japanese-paper-sode-e029-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/797712/categ_id/5814PublicationsTue, 3 Feb 2009 10:22:00 PST This kite is USA kite artist Greg Konos adaptation of a Hargrave design. The kite uses latex tubing to join the spars. A good next step for young students age ten and older (may need adult help in joining spars) who have made one or more flat and bowed kites. Printed on 11 x 17 bond. Sold in 10-pack only. Great for 5th graders! See associated lesson plan: http://www.drachen.org/LessonPlans/Box%20Kite%20Lesson%20Plan.pdf Package of 10 for $20.00http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/diy-kite-kits-and-materials/all~diy-kite-kits-and-materials/kono-box-kite-kit-10-pack-e030-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/907595/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 28 May 2009 14:58:00 PST A classroom set of the Smithsonians About Kites posters, printed in color at reduced size on 11 x 17-inch bond paper (you provide cardboard or foam core backing for durability). The 16 posters, developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Services, describe kite basics and highlight historical events and cultural connections of kites around the world. Link here for images and text on each poster. Available only with an order of 30 or more DF kite kits. This set cannot be purchased separately. Limit one per costumer.http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/diy-kite-kits-and-materials/all~diy-kite-kits-and-materials/about-kites-classroom-panels-e031-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/907639/categ_id/5814PublicationsTue, 3 Feb 2009 10:23:00 PST This book is Craig Wilsons KAP tribute to his home state and to the process whereby a kite-borne camera taught him to see pattern, textures, and shapes from above. Besides the many color photographs, the book includes Wilsons commentary on the occasion and challenges in capturing certain types of photographs. Wilson has built and flown kites since 1983, and has exhibited his photographs throughout the United States and Canada, as well as in France, Germany, England, Japan, Belgium, Holland, and South Africa. Itchy Cat Press. Softcover, full color, 131 pp. http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/hanging-by-a-pread-a-kites-view-of-wisconsin-p055-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/907733/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST This DVD by Tony Bodóczky documents Paper in Flight, a project with eight paper kite artists conducted by The Drachen Foundation in Japan from March 25 through April 2, 2006. The artists-Eveline Bischof, István Bodóczky, Tony Bodóczky, Alessia Marrocu, Anna Rubin, Robert Trépanier, Scott Skinner, and Daniela Zitzmann-toured Kyoto, visited hand paper makers, and made and exhibited kites in Kochi. The DVD includes both long (37 minutes) and short (11-1/2 minutes) versions of the project overview, interviews with the artists (20 minutes total), moving images of Kyoto (7 minutes), and a tour of Kyoto with Robert Singer and the artists (30 minutes). NTSC or PAL version.http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/media/paper-in-flight-art-kite-dvd-m005-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/961231/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST This kit enables even young students to explore Alexander Graham Bells classic tetrahedral kite design. This version by USA kite artist Greg Kono, makes use of latex tubing to connect the spars. The kit includes sails printed on bond paper, spars, pre-assembled connectors, and easy-to-follow instructions. Choose a 4-cell kit or expand infinitely with additional 4-cell packs. Great for 6th graders! $3.50 each or receive $.50 off each kite when you order 10 or more. Assembly Video: Classroom Curriculum: http://www.drachen.org/LessonPlans/Bell%20Tetra%20Kite%20Lesson%20Plan.pdf General Information: http://www.drachen.org/classroom_learning_bell-tetra-kite.html http://www.drachen.org/pdf/MKM--AG-Bell.pdf http://www.drachen.org/pdf/Stability-in-Kite-Flight.pdf Decorating Ideas:http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/diy-kite-kits-and-materials/all~diy-kite-kits-and-materials/bell-tetra-kite-kit-e032-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/994958/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 11:16:00 PST Created by Japanese master kite artist, Nobuhiko Yoshizumi, these inventive kites are made to provide a choice between two traditional Japanese kite forms and are made of washi (Japanese paper), with bamboo spars. Slightly more complex than the other Japanese kite kits and with a large surface area, (24 x 23 1/2 ) these kits are perfect for upper level students and artists. Decorate with markers, watercolor, ink or collage. Appropriate for 12 and older. Kites come with choice of Suruga/Buka or Rokkaku/Sode. $8.00 each or Package of 10 for $55.00http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/diy-kite-kits-and-materials/all~diy-kite-kits-and-materials/yoshizumi-two-in-one-kite-kit-e033-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/1213632/categ_id/5814PublicationsTue, 3 Feb 2009 10:22:00 PST To celebrate the 25th year of publishing one of the best European kite magazines, we honored the original publishers of Vlieger, by creating this limited edition t-shirt in three colors, drawings by Harm van Veen. 100% cotton. Available in blue, brick orange, moss green. Sizes: M, L, XL, XXL. http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/apparel/t-shirts/vlieger25yearstshirt-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/1378840/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST Created in Cambodia by the director of the Khmer Kite Museum, this childrens pocket kite kit is made of paper with bamboo frame, and is flown by children throughout Cambodia. Decorate with markers, ink, watercolor, or collage. Appropriate for ages seven and older. $5.00 each or package of 10 for $35. Assembly Video: Classroom Curriculum: General Information: http://www.drachen.org/journals/a07/Cambodia.pdf Decorating Ideas:http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/diy-kite-kits-and-materials/all~diy-kite-kits-and-materials/cambodian-kleng-bao-kite-e036-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/1427788/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 11:16:00 PST A photographic essay of celebrated artist Anna Rubins art kites featuring photos by Stephane Clerisse. Also included is an interview and art kite making lesson. Drachen Foundation publication. Softcover 50 pages Color http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/anna-rubin-artistic-kites-p0088-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/1676545/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST In this book, Masaaki Modegi unravels they mystery and tradition of Japanese kites and gives instruction on the tools, materials, and techniques involved in Japanese kite making. Exploring the mystery of Japanese kites, Modegi explains the characteristics and significance of particular styles, explains how to fly, and where to see Japanese kites. Included are instructions on kite making for beginner, intermediate, and advanced kite makers. Full color. 112 pageshttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/the-making-of-japanese-kites-tradition-beauty-and-creation-p068-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/1682740/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST Designed by kite artist Greg Kono from the USA, this Critter kite is a guaranteed flyer. Printed on 11 x 17 bond paper. Sold in 10-pack only. Package of 10 for $10.00http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/diy-kite-kits-and-materials/all~diy-kite-kits-and-materials/kono-flying-squirrel-kite-kit-10-pack-e037-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/1745093/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 28 May 2009 14:58:00 PST What happens when you gather some of the best kite artists and turn them loose in the traditional paper making regions of Japan? Paper takes flight. This new publication from the Drachen Foundation gives a personal view of these artists as they are mentored in the appreciation of Japanese paper making, culminating in stellar works of art. Full color, Softcover, 99pp.$15.00http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/paper-in-flight-p079-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/1850966/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST Annually, Recruit Creative Center of Tokyo, Japan, sponsors a special themed exhibit to introduce art and design to people. An auction is held at the end of the exhibit, with proceeds going to UNICEF. This book highlights 2002, with this years art and design a kite theme and features kite art from throughout Japan. Full color, soft cover, 68pp. $15.00 http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/tako-kite-p080-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/1856123/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST Fly a kite inside the house! This origami kite package comes with directions for 8 charming kites and origami paper for 15 more. Created by Japanese kite maker Yukio Akiyama and translated by the Drachen Foundation, these miniatures can be flown indoors or out. http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/diy-kite-kits-and-materials/all~diy-kite-kits-and-materials/origami-paper-kites-01082008-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/1920200/categ_id/5814PublicationsTue, 3 Feb 2009 10:22:00 PST The Treasured Album of China: Weifangs Kite Culture Written in Chinese and English hardcovered/boxed edition, 10 card stock full color pages $30.00 USD, (limited quantities available) This unique collectors limited edition book gives a colorful overview of the history of Chinese kites of the Weifang area. The text-about kites of China, kites of Weifang, and the world renowned kite festival of this area-is abundantly illustrated with beautiful color photographs. As a collectors special, 11 original kite stamps minted for the festival and 5 kite postcards are included.http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/treasured-album-of-china-weifangs-kite-culture-the-p045-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209574/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST Designed by Canadian kite artist Robert Trépanier, this flat, sturdy kite is easy for people of all ages to make. The large sail area makes it fun to decorate with markers, crayons, or ink. The central vent (hole) helps to stabilize the kites flight, and can be incorporated into the decorative design (for example, in a fantastic face). Printed on 11 x 17 bond. Sold in 10-pack only. NOTE: For a peace-action project in spring 2005, this kite design was called the Peace Kite. Package of 10 for $10.00 Teachers: link here to classroom lesson plan http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/diy-kite-kits-and-materials/all~diy-kite-kits-and-materials/trpanier-trapezoid-kite-kit-10-pack-e020-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209576/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 28 May 2009 14:58:00 PST A perfect cloisonne reproduction of the kite Saint Phalle designed for the Art Kite Exhibition.http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/gift-ideas/the-kite-pin-by-nikki-de-saint-phalle-g005-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209578/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST Adapted by the Drachen staff from a traditional Korean magpie design, this kite features fluttering wings, which help to stabilize flight. Very easy construction for young students, and good for integrating with primary-level science units. Printed on 11 x 17 bond paper. Sold in 10-pack only. Package of 10 for $10.00http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/diy-kite-kits-and-materials/all~diy-kite-kits-and-materials/korean-bird-kite-kit-10-pack-e019-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209588/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 28 May 2009 14:58:00 PST This beautifully packaged boxed set of Taiwanese kite artist Buteo Huang contains: Huangs book Wings of Dream, with several color photos and illustrations of his kites and building techniques. Hardcover, 133 pp. Written in Chinese One of Huangs bird kite kits. Six - 22.5cm x 22.5cm kites, each one is ready to fly with string and tail Hardcover 133 pages http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/legend-in-the-wing-p028-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209589/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST By Margaret Greger More kites for the classroom and more fabric kites for the home sewer by the author of Kites for Everyone. Detailed instructions for 17 kites, ranging from the simple sled Flying None, to the complex cellular kite Starbox. Softcover 59 pages Black and white http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/more-kites-for-everyone-p029-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209590/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST Whether youre new to the fun of fighter kites or an experienced competition flyer, North American Fighter Kites is the book for you. It makes learning to fly fighter kites easy, even if you have never flown a fighter kite before. It also explains flying maneuvers, competition strategies, tuning and adjusting, and how to build several North American style competition caliber fighter kites. This CD is compatible with Macs and PCs. http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/media/north-american-fighter-kite-cd-m003-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209591/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST By Mikio Toki The book contains over 20 different paper folding kite designs by master kite builder Mikio Toki. Although written in Japanese, the book contains easy to follow step by step illustrations for making each kite, using origami paper and 1/4 double stick tape. http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/origami-tako-kites-p030-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209592/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST Account of a paper art kite workshop led Eveline Bischof, István Bodóczky, and Anna Rubin, the third of a series run by the trio for art students. The booklet includes Bodóczkys workshop diary and numerous color photographs of kite making processes. Paperback, color, 30 pp.http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/paper-kite-workshop-p043-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209594/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST The Kong Family of Beijing: Three Generations of Kitemakers In Chinese only, Softcover, 140 pages $35.00 USD (limited quantity available) This thread stitched full color 140 paged softbound cloth book was written and published by the preeminent Kong family of China. This details the kites of Kong Xing Ze, 84, his son Ling Min and grandson Bing Zhang. The Kong family are direct descendents of the Chinese sage Confucius, Xing Ze being the 75th generation. A must for any kite collector.http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/kong-family-of-beijing-the-p045-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209609/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/pins/historical-kite-pin-set-q004-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209624/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST 100% cotton, khaki cap, maroon bill w/embroidered red and black logo. http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/apparel/hats/embroidered-drachen-logo-baseball-cap-a007-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209628/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST 100% cotton, khaki cap, green bill w/embroidered red and black logo.http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/apparel/hats/embroidered-drachen-logo-baseball-cap-a006-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209629/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST 100% cotton, moss green with red and black logo. Sizes: Adult M,L,XL, XXL.http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/apparel/sweatshirts/embroidered-drachen-logo-sweatshirt-moss-green-a010a-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209630/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST 100% cotton, purple with red and black logo. Sizes: Adult M,L,XL, XXL.http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/apparel/sweatshirts/embroidered-drachen-logo-sweatshirt-purple-a008a-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209631/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST 100% cotton, moss green with red and black logo. Sizes: Adult M,L,XL, XXL.http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/apparel/sweatshirts/embroidered-drachen-logo-sweatshirt-smoke-a009a-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209632/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST Patang! For the first time, a documentary has been made on the national fighter kite festival in India. The day is January 14th, the time when the season changes and the winds begin to blow. Millions of habitants of India take to their rooftops to fly and fight with their kites. The kites are handcrafted in every color, and designed by master kite makers both Muslim and Hindu. The kite lines are coated with crushed glass and the purpose of the sport is to cut down as many kites as possible by slicing through their flying line. Everyone takes part, men, women, old and young, rich and poor---all flying kites! This film was produced by Salem Baroda for HTV International Producers: Pamela Salem and Michael OHagan Executive Producer: Patrick Dromgoole 30 minute http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/media/fish-in-the-sky-indian-kite-flying-m001b-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209633/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST A Guide to Kitemaking. One of Americas most treasured kitemakers brings his pen and designs to a delightful how to booklet. This is a collection of Leland Toys most favorite kite designs and instructional guides. Softcover 32 pages Black and white http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/flight-patterns-p009-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209634/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST This large kite, designed by Tasmanian kite artist Rob Brasington, requires very simple sewing. The kit includes ripstop nylon, two tails, bridle lines, graphite spars, and instructions. The kite is 19.5 inches square and comes in various colors. $20.00 Assembly Video: Classroom Curriculum: General Information: Decorating Ideas: http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/diy-kite-kits-and-materials/all~diy-kite-kits-and-materials/brasington-della-porta-kite-kit-e021-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209644/categ_id/5814PublicationsTue, 3 Feb 2009 10:19:00 PST http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/pins/art-kite-pin-set-a-q001-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209652/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/pins/art-kite-pin-set-b-q002-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209653/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/pins/art-kite-pin-set-c-q003-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209654/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST A collection of the artistic kites of Jackie Matisse. The Mingei International Press. Hardcover 120 pages http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/art-that-soars-p003-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209655/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST The best of art kites, flown in picturesque settings and photographed by art photographers (most by Hans Silvester)-an absolute must for any kite lover. Caterina Capelli of Artevento, the international art kite festival her family started in Cervia, Italy, provides a charming introduction to the collection in Italian; and English translation accompanies the book. Full color/34pp http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/artisti-fra-cielo-e-terra-p049-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209656/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST John Stevenson Color woodblock prints vibrantly convey the popular urban culture of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Edo, now called Tokyo. In a book that brings together two of Edos most colorful traditions, prints and kites, John Stevenson celebrates the charm and significance of the mass-produced but often elegant broadsheets known as ukiyo-e. The term means pictures of the floating world, a pun on a Buddhist concept of the fleeting world of desires that is, coincidentally but poetically, appropriate for a study of kites borne on the wind. Edo artists experimented with woodblock-printing techniques during the eighteenth century as kite-flying became increasingly popular. Each influenced the other: kite-makers copied woodblock-print designs to decorate their creations of bamboo, cloth, and paper, and printers used images of kites in their designs. The prints from the Skinner Collection illustrated in this book are products of Tokugawa Edo (1603-1867) and Meiji Tokyo (1868-1912). They record highlights of the Kabuki theater, brothels, and Sumo wrestling, enthusiastically presenting star actors and celebrity courtesans and vignettes of everyday life. These images capture for us the character of life as it was lived and imagined by the printmakers and kite-fliers of Old Japan. It seems that everyone thrills to the sight of a kite straining upward into the sky, and woodblock prints are perhaps the most accessible form of traditional Japanese visual culture; kite aficionados and lovers of Japanese art alike will be delighted by this study. Hardcover 200 pages 115 illus., 100 in color, 14 foldouts, 10 x 12 http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/japanese-kite-prints-selections-from-the-skinner-collection-p012-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209672/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST A personal look into Istvan Bodoczkys work creating asymmetrical kites, complete with illustrations and descriptive text. Black and white and color. The Drachen Foundation Press. Softcover 32 pages Color http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/hidden-symmetry-p011b-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209677/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST Reproduction of Codys original blueprint plans from the Ministry of War, England, for his Type B kite. Full-size reproductions, approximately 24 x 36 inches, $50.00 per set Same blueprints, reduced to 11 x 17 inches, $10.00 per set NOTE: These sets are reproduced from original plans by the Ministry of War, England. An advanced kite maker can build a kite directly from these full-size plans. For simpler plans to make a contemporary Cody kite, contact Nico van den Berg. Nico van den Berg Branding 3 2221 WV Katwyk, The Netherlands http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/diy-kite-kits-and-materials/all~diy-kite-kits-and-materials/cody-samuel-franklin-kite-plans-type-b-e014a-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209682/categ_id/5814PublicationsTue, 3 Feb 2009 10:23:00 PST An overview of kites in aviation history. Softcover 20 pages Two color http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/from-kites-to-wings-p010-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209683/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/pins/garber-3-piece-target-kite-pin-set-q005-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209684/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST Reproduction of Codys original blueprint plans from the Ministry of War, England, for his MarkIII kite. Full-size reproductions, approximately 24 x 36 inches, $50.00 per set Same blueprints, reduced to 11 x 17 inches, $10.00 per set NOTE: These sets are reproduced from original plans by the Ministry of War, England. An advanced kite maker can build a kite directly from these full-size plans. For simpler plans to make a contemporary Cody kite, contact Nico van den Berg. Nico van den Berg Branding 3 2221 WV Katwyk, The Netherlands http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/diy-kite-kits-and-materials/all~diy-kite-kits-and-materials/cody-samuel-franklin-kite-plans-markiii-e0115a-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209702/categ_id/5814PublicationsTue, 3 Feb 2009 10:23:00 PST In our efforts to aid those interested in teaching about kites, The Drachen Foundation has compiled a collection of 4 kite publications which we offer at reduced prices for educators. The Educators Special includes Clive Harts thorough investigation into the role of kiting in various cultures, Kites, An Historical Survey; Scott Skinner and Ali Fujinos survey of the Japanese art of kite-making Kites: Paper Wings over Japan; Istvan Bodoczkys exploration into the design of asymmetrical kites, Hidden Symmetry; and a collection of contemporary kiting personalities, World on a String. http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/educators-special-p035-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209713/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST By Taiwanese kite artist Buteo Huang with several color photos and illustrations of his kites and building techniques. One of Huangs bird kite kits is also included with the book. Hardcover, 133 pp. Written in Chinese http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/wings-of-dream-the-story-of-kites-p042-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209742/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST An exhibition of 13 international kitemakers. Softcover, 31 pp. http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/world-on-a-string-the-p040-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209743/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST Te Manu Tukutuku covers the history and traditions, techniques and materials of the ancient Maori kites and describes how contemporary artists and kite-makers have further developed the art. Also included are easy instructions on how you can make a Maori kite. http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/te-manu-tukutuku-p034-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209749/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST A collection of 16 photographs of the legendary kitemaker, SF Cody. http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/gift-ideas/sf-cody-postcards-set-of-16-different-photos-g006-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209754/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST By Servaas van der Horst and Nop Velthuizen Stunt Kite II follows the first effort by Velthuizen and van der Horst in bringing to print new stunt kite designs with the experienced flier in mind. The book is a sequel to Stunt Kites to Make and Fly. 8 new designs which are detailed in illustration and photos for construction. 1994. This publication is currently out of print. Once these have sold out, thats it! Softcover 112 pages Black and white and color. http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/stunt-kites-ii-new-designs-buggies-and-boats-p031-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209755/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST By Servaas van der Horst and Nop Velthuizen One of the first and best of the stunt kite books to have hit the presses. This publication is meant for the two types of stunt kite flier: Those who have bought a kite and now want to learn to fly it and those who wants to build their own kites. The book covers every aspect of stunt flying, and gives you 8 different designs in detail. A must for any kite enthusiast. 1992. 96 pages/black and white and color.http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/stunt-kites-to-make-and-fly-p032-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209756/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST Neil Thorburns classic book reprinted by the Drachen Foundation. Softcover 31 pages http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/super-kites-i-p033-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209757/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST In his new book The Philosophers Kite: Essays and Stories (12 Second Press, New York), Tal Streeter roams the kite world and far beyond in his inimitable fashion. Part autobiography, part travelogue, part speculative treatise, part imaginative story telling, the volume eloquently extols the pleasures of kite flying and all things relating to it.http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/philosophers-kite-pe-p038-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209767/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST Published by Sothebys This is the catalog of the S.F. Cody Archive January 1996. This publication is currently out of print. Once these have sold out, thats it! Paperback 99 pages Color http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/s-f-cody-archive-the-p039-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209768/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST 100% cotton, white shirt w/multicolor design. Sizes: Adult M, L,XL, XXL. http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/apparel/t-shirts/samuel-f-cody-man-lifting-kite-t-shirt-a012a-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209769/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST A Guide to Making and Flying Plastic Kites By Wayne Hosking A book of kite plans written for those who want to learn the fundamentals of kite making. This book features plans for over 32 plastic (trash bag) kites, ranging from a basic sed to a multi-facet kite. This publication is currently out of print. Once these have sold out, thats it! Softcover 96 pages black and white http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/kites-to-touch-the-sky-p023-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209776/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST The classic, out-of-print reference book by Clive Hart. Lots of photographs and illustrations. The cover has a little damage. This publication is currently out of print. Once these have sold out, thats it! Hardcover 210 pages Color http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/kites-an-historical-survey-p025-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209777/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST Great illustrated survey of the art of Japanese kites. Softcover 95 pages Full color http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/kites-paper-wings-over-japan-p026-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209778/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST Richard Synergys how-to book for high-altitude kite flying. Fly Write Publications. This publication is currently out of print. Once these have sold out, thats it! Softcover 72 pages Black and white http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/kiting-to-record-altitudes-p027-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209779/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST The traditional Rokkaku shaped kite in Tyvek . All the materials you need are included, except flying line. No cutting or sewing is necessary, only assembly. Instructions included on mini-CD in PDF format along with some useful knots and painting tips. USA shipping only (not available internationally) Assembly Video: Classroom Curriculum: General Information: Decorating Ideas: http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/diy-kite-kits-and-materials/all~diy-kite-kits-and-materials/phantom-star-48-tyvek-rokkaku-kite-kit-e012-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209780/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 18 Jun 2009 11:16:00 PST ByRon Moulton and Pat Lloyd I know you will ask yourself, how many survey kite books do I need? and the answer is many. Every author has their own focus and this is the case with Moulton and Lloyds there is information which doesnt appear in any other kite book. Excellent clear and simple drawings in two colors. 1997. This publication is currently out of print. Once these have sold out, thats it! Softcover 256 pages Black and white and color. http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/kites-a-practical-handbook-for-the-modern-kite-flyer-p024-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209784/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST This comprehensive and marvelously illustrated book contains virtually every fact about kites. It also includes more than 100 how-to diagrams which provide all the information necessary for designing, building, and flying kites of any scale. Softcover 228 pages Color http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/kites-by-david-pelham-p048-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209785/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST A collection of contemporary kite-makers biographies. Softcover 53 pages Black and white http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/kite-invitational-91-profiles-p022-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209791/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST A Kite Journey Through India, by Tal Streeter A Kite Journey Through India takes a reader on a voyage of discovery and adventure, From the Punjab in the north to Madras in the south, into the bustling hubbub of Indias colorful markets, its chaotic, energy-filled streets, and the homes and shops of talented artisan families. Along the way you will meet a rich variety of India personalities, from the fantastically wealthy nawab princes of old, whose kites carried packets of pure gold and silver, to the cab driver-philosopher we meet in the opening chapter and the man who could see stars in daylight at the books close. This publication is currently out of print. Once these have sold out, thats it! Softcover 182 pages Color http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/kite-journey-through-india-a-p001-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209792/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST Kite String with Plastic Winder, 20 lb. line, 100 feet per roll. Package of 10 for $3.50http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/diy-kite-kits-and-materials/all~diy-kite-kits-and-materials/kite-string-with-plastic-winder-e010-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209793/categ_id/5814PublicationsTue, 3 Feb 2009 10:23:00 PST 100% cotton, gray shirt w/red and black silk-screened logo. Sizes: Adult L,XL, XXL. http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/apparel/t-shirts/drachen-t-shirt-a001a-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209801/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST Silkscreened with the Drachen Foundation logo. black http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/apparel/bags/drachen-zipper-tote-black-a004-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209802/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST Silkscreened with the Drachen Foundation logo.http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/apparel/bags/drachen-zipper-tote-red-a005-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209803/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST A revised and updated version of Margaret Gregers classic kite construction manual. Black and white. Softcover 121 pages Black and white http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/kites-for-everyone-p021-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209804/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST 100% cotton, white shirt w/multicolor design. Sizes: Adult M, L,XL, XXL. http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/apparel/t-shirts/japanese-yakko-kite-t-shirt-a011a-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2209811/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST Limited Edition Signed KAP poster by Nico Chorier, France. Full color 11 x 14 inch reproduction. Complete with black and white layout/identification of the images.http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/gift-ideas/kite-aerial-photography-poster-g002-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2210454/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST Following decades of internal turmoil in Cambodia, the Khmer kite is taking to the skies again. Authors Sim Sarak and Cheang Yarin have uncovered at least 27 distinct designs from various regions of Cambodia in this book. Black and white and color. The Drachen Foundation Press. Softcover 56 pages Color http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/khmer-kites-p020-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2216082/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST Drachen Foundation Patch http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/gift-ideas/drachen-foundation-patch-g001-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2216100/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST Gary Jenkins biography of kite legend S.F. Cody, which explores many facets of his fascinating life. Black and white and color. Picador Press. Hardcover 271 pages http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/colonel-cody-and-the-flying-cathedral-p007-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2216123/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST A guide to modern kiting by Corey Jensen. A breezy overview on the international movement of the world of kiting. The best way to get started in a lifetime of fun. Softcover 30 pages http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/colors-of-the-wind-p008-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2216124/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/pins/drachen-kite-pin-q007-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2216125/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST A multimedia tour of the history, pictures, people, gear, and techniques of KAP Featuring the work of Nico Chorier, Dave Van Zandt, Craig Wilson, Jim Day, Scott Haefner. Music by Jeff Greinke. The perfect way to find out how the world below is viewed by those from a kite above. A Drachen Foundation production.http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/media/kap-kite-aerial-photography-educational-cd-m002-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2222200/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST This is the first of four volumes to be published by The Drachen Foundation on the flamboyant life of Samuel Franklin Cody. A pictorial curated by Cody collector and authority Jean Roberts, it includes many of Codys professional portraits from his acting days, glimpses of his family, his innovative kites, gliders and airships, and his successes with powered flight. The photographs, many published here for the first time, come from archives throughout Europe, as well as from Roberts extensive personal collection. Detailed captions lead the reader through a crash course in Codys life and dispel many of the myths created by Cody and still promoted today. Softcover, 80 black and white images, 56 pp.http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/samuel-franklin-cody-p044-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2222201/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST Reproduction of Codys original blueprint plans from the Ministry of War, England, for his War Storm kite. Full-size reproductions, approximately 24 x 36 inches, $50.00 per set Same blueprints, reduced to 11 x 17 inches, $10.00 per set NOTE: These sets are reproduced from original plans by the Ministry of War, England. An advanced kite maker can build a kite directly from these full-size plans. For simpler plans to make a contemporary Cody kite, contact Nico van den Berg. Nico van den Berg Branding 3 2221 WV Katwyk, The Netherlands http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/diy-kite-kits-and-materials/all~diy-kite-kits-and-materials/cody-samuel-franklin-kite-plans-war-storm-e016a-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2222212/categ_id/5814PublicationsTue, 3 Feb 2009 10:23:00 PST Purchase both of Margarets books for the price of one! Kites for Everyone AND More Kites for Everyone!http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/a-two-for-one-special-p202122-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2756960/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST The full-color instructions in this book make it easy to create Asian kites out of common materials. Youll learn to build 15 kites from all around Asia - and have a wonderful time flying them! http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/AsianKites-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2789027/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST A kite book for beginners, teachers and anybody looking for new kite ideas. Softcover, 128 pp. http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/BetterKites-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2789429/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST Drachen Foundation web address t-shirt. Black with red and white lettering. 100% Cotton. Sizes: Adult M,L,XL,XXL.http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/apparel/t-shirts/drachenwebaddresstshirt-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2798244/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST Drachen Foundation web address patch.http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/gift-ideas/drachenwebaddresspatch-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2798245/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST It is a pleasure to read about Istvan Bodocskys 40 year journey through the art world in his new book Traumdetung (giving meaning to dreams). It contains a breathtaking gallery of Istvans work, but also seeks to explain his artistic progression towards kites. Many of Istvans ideas of hidden symmetry are explained by essayist Hedvig Turais analysis of his career. Turai emphasizes Bodocskys active family life and his role as stay-at-home-artist/father, and characterizes Bodocsky as a male feminist. He had the ability to keep teaching, his private life, kiting, and painting separate, but Turai makes the point that the simple question, what did the pictures want?, changed Bodocskys art. The picture wanted to fly and the picture could fly. It is always interesting to read what others write about friends, and for those of us in the kite world this is a chance to learn more about Istvan. I feel lucky to know more about Istvan, his life, his philosophy, and his art, but the value in this new book is to put images together with Istvans artistic thoughts. We see more in the man, and more in his art. Paperback/Color ISBN 963-9279-65-X 96 pages http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/traumdeutung-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2804755/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST This exhibition is the first in the United States to bring together objects from all phases of Toledos career and in almost all media the artist has employed, including paintings, prints, ceramic sculptures, and a tapestry designed by him. Earlier exhibitions in this country were focused on specific projects or media, curtailing the audiences understanding of the artists versatility. The only retrospective of Toledos work outside Mexico was held in 2000-2001 in Londons Whitechapel Art Gallery and the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, Madrid. Several works in this exhibition have never been seen publicly; others, such as the recent ceramic objects, have not been shown in the United States before. Paperback/Color ISBN 0-9760154-9-8 47 pages http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/elmaestrofranciscotoledo-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2804757/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST Available in select sizes. Patch on arm reads: 20 years Rev kite 2008 Uchinada - Fujisaki - Japan Revolution drachen.org revkites.com Sherpa Sonam Top In Tibetan, Sonam means good fortune or karma. We had the good fortune of having this state-of-the-art, Dry Zone smart fabric designed specifically for Sherpa Adventure Gear. Thanks to its high-tech thermal conductivity control, it keeps you warm in cold weather and cool in the heat. Its also semi-waterproof, fast-wicking and dries in one second flat! Hands-down, this is our most popular long sleeve shirt for any summer activity. So light it floats! Stretch rib fabric is woven with anti-bacterial silver ions to minimize odors Intelligent fabric keeps you warm in the cold and cool in the heat Blocks 99% of UV rays so you dont get burned at high elevations retails for $50.00http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/apparel/sweatshirts/rev20anniversary-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2810440/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST In Nga Taonga Tarkaro, Harko Brown writes about the revival of more than 20 ancient games and sports of the Maori - including poi, stick games, kites, ball games, memory games, board games, and many more. He traces the history and legend behind each game, and gives clear instructions on how to play, the rules of the game, and how to create the equipment used. The games are illustrated with action colour photographs throughout, to enhance readers understanding of these indigenous sports. Softcover 112 pages Color http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/NTG2008-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2892682/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST Paper perfect for making beautiful kites. Produced by the St. Agustin Paper Factory in Oaxaca, Mexico. 10- 20 x 24 sheets for $25.00 http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/diy-kite-kits-and-materials/all~diy-kite-kits-and-materials/OaxacaPaper-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2907328/categ_id/5814PublicationsTue, 3 Feb 2009 10:23:00 PST Assorted sizes of bamboo spars, sold in bundles of 10. We can NOT ship this item internationally. http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/diy-kite-kits-and-materials/all~diy-kite-kits-and-materials/Bamboo-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2907330/categ_id/5814PublicationsTue, 3 Feb 2009 10:23:00 PST Cyanotype Kite by Scott Skinner and Susan Robb. Each one is unique! 32.5 x 27 Free shipping within the UShttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/cyanotype-kites/Cyanotype2-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2907402/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST Cyanotype Kite by Scott Skinner and Susan Robb. Each one is unique! 38 x 28 Free shipping within the UShttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/cyanotype-kites/Cyanotype3-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2907403/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST Cyanotype Kite by Scott Skinner and Susan Robb. Each one is unique! 17 x 33 Free shipping within the UShttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/cyanotype-kites/Cyanotype4-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2907404/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST Cyanotype Kite by Scott Skinner and Susan Robb. Each one is unique! 20.5 x 18.5 Free shipping within the UShttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/cyanotype-kites/Cyanotype6-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2907406/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST Cyanotype Kite by Scott Skinner and Susan Robb. Each one is unique! 25 x 37 Free shipping within the UShttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/cyanotype-kites/Cyanotype9-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/2907410/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 11 Dec 2008 10:46:00 PST Each Kit includes: kite sail kite tails two 17-inch bamboo spars two 22-inch bamboo spars kite line and winder You Supply: Scissors Scotch tape Assembly Video: Classroom Curriculum: General Information: Decorating Ideas: http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/diy-kite-kits-and-materials/all~diy-kite-kits-and-materials/kono-rokkaku-2009-1-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/3044337/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 18 Jun 2009 11:16:00 PST Each Kit includes: kite sail kite tails one 17-inch bamboo spars one 11-inch bamboo spar kite line and winder You Supply: Scissors Scotch tape http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/diy-kite-kits-and-materials/cultural-kites/vietnam/kono-cobra-10-pack-2009-2-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/3044339/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 28 May 2009 14:58:00 PST Each Kit includes: kite sail kite tails one 17-inch bamboo spars one 10-inch bamboo spar kite line and winder You Supply: Scissors Scotch tape http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/diy-kite-kits-and-materials/cultural-kites/vietnam/kono-catfish-2009-3-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/3044340/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 28 May 2009 14:58:00 PST Each Kit includes: kite sail kite tails two 15-inch bamboo spars one 17-inch bamboo spar two 4-inch spars kite line and winder You Supply: tape (Scotch) scissors http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/diy-kite-kits-and-materials/cultural-kites/china/kono-chinese-emperor-kite-10-pack-2009-4-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/3044341/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 28 May 2009 14:58:00 PST Each Kit includes: Kite sail Kite tails Kite line and winder One 17 matchstick bamboo spar One 11 matchstick bamboo spar You Supply: Scissors Scotch tape Click here to see associated lesson plan! http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/diy-kite-kits-and-materials/all~diy-kite-kits-and-materials/kono-jellyfish-10-pack-2009-5-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/3044342/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 28 May 2009 14:58:00 PST Each Kit includes: kite sail kite tails one 17-inch bamboo spars one 11-inch bamboo spar kite line and winder You Supply: Scissors Scotch tape http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/diy-kite-kits-and-materials/all~diy-kite-kits-and-materials/kono-octopus-10-pack-2009-6-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/3044343/categ_id/5814PublicationsThu, 28 May 2009 14:58:00 PST Each Kit includes: 1 paper sail (traditional Japanese washi paper) 1 17 7/8 bamboo spar 2 21 5/8 bamboo spars 2 strips of paper for tail 1 kite line and winder You Supply: Markers or acrylic paints for decorating White Glue Toothpick Click here to watch a video on how to construct your fighter kite! http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/diy-kite-kits-and-materials/all~diy-kite-kits-and-materials/yoshizumi-fighter-kite-2009-7-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/3044346/categ_id/5814PublicationsTue, 3 Feb 2009 11:20:00 PST A collectors keepsake, the second in a series of Miniature Kite Artists, this edition of 100 hand bound art books Yoshizumi is now available. Hardbound linen cover with inlayed kite, the book includes several designs of his famous koi (carp) miniature kite and all the materials you need to attempt to make your own fly. (Original silk worm flying thread and lightweight Japanese paper, the type used by Yoshizumi for many of his miniatures.) Full color, 20 pages. $40.00 usd (only 82 remain at this time, dont hesitate!)http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/yoshizumi-2009-9-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/3106305/categ_id/5814PublicationsMon, 9 Mar 2009 11:18:00 PST Capturing San Francisco Remembering the centennial of San Franciscos earthquake and fire of 1906 and the work of an amazing photographer, George Lawrence, was the focus of the 2006 reshoot of San Francisco, one hundred years later. Two talented groups of photographers took up the challenge. These attempts can be revisited in the Drachen publication, Capturing San Francisco, as we detail the life of George Lawrence and the 2006 kite aerial photography attempts of Scott Haefner, San Francisco, Ron Klein and Henry Jebe, Juneau, Alaska. Digitally produced, hand bound Color and black/white, 16 pages $15.00 per copy Limited edition of 100 bookshttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/publications/capturing-san-francisco-2009-10-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/3106311/categ_id/5814PublicationsMon, 9 Mar 2009 11:34:00 PST Yoshizumis own version of a tradional Dako Each Kit includes: 1 paper sail (traditional Japanese washi paper) 1 17 7/8 bamboo spar 2 21 5/8 bamboo spars 2 strips of paper for tail 1 kite line and winder You Supply: Markers or acrylic paints for decorating White Glue Toothpick http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/diy-kite-kits-and-materials/all~diy-kite-kits-and-materials/yoshizumi-hu-sui-kite-kit-2009-11-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/3106314/categ_id/5814PublicationsMon, 9 Mar 2009 11:40:00 PST Sudoroku A limited number of volume ll of the Sugoroku keepsake art book is available for purchase. This is the Western style discourse on the Japanese kites in the print from the experience and passionate appreciation of collector and kite maker Scott Skinner. Facts about the kite styles, stories and imagery, as well as his personal remembrances of kite travel to Japan. Book and full size reproduction of the print $50. (Book is not sold without print) Print only $20. http://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/items/gift-ideas/Sudoroku-detail.htmhttp://drachenstore.easystorecreator.net/browse_item_details.asp/Item_Id/3343717/categ_id/5814PublicationsTue, 14 Apr 2009 15:59:00 PST