DK to publish Repair Shop star Chinea’s book on tools

DK will publish “The Repair Shop” expert Dominic Chinea’s first book Tools: A Revealing Visual History of Essential Hardware.  

Pete Jorgensen, senior acquisitions editor, acquired world rights from Charlotte Robertson at Robertson Murray Literary Agency. It will publish in the UK on 6th October and in the US on 4th October.  

Chinea is an expert craftsman and core member of the team on the popular BBC show. The book celebrates more than 140 incredible tools, their history, their unique appeal and how they can be used by creative people to make just about anything.  

Jorgensen said: “Much like millions of others, I’m a huge fan of watching Dom work his magic in ‘The Repair Shop’. His passion for restoration and craftsmanship is infectious, and the enthusiasm Dom displays on screen transfers just as naturally to the written word. His knowledge of the right tool needed for just about any job is second to none and it’s an honour to be able to publish his beautiful guide to tools. I’m certain tinkerers, fixers and fans of the show are going to enjoy reading it.” 

Chinea added: “I have loved the process of putting this book together. I spend my days with my tools, they are my trusted workmates, saviours and friends and having the chance to explain a bit about the different tools and their histories has been invaluable. Hopefully the book will, like your own tools, become a constant companion that you can refer to.”