Albert Jackson
Personal Information
Description
Born in Brighton, Sussex. Albert Jackson attended Brighton College of Art before moving to London in 1964 to study furniture-design at Ravensbourne College of Art and Design and then at Royal College of Art. In 1967 joined Readers Digest Association as consultant project designer on Readers Digest Complete Do-It-Yourself Manual. Formed Jackson Day Designs with partner David Day. During the 1970s and 80s, Jackson and Day were co-presenters of two BBC television series, ‘Make Your Own Furniture’ and ‘Better Than New’. 1n 1984, they began to work with creative team as Inklink to write, illustrate and design books, primarily for HarperCollins Publishers. Albert Jackson now lives and works as an artist in Dorset.
Books
Collins complete home restoration manual
A practical guide to renovating and maintaining the decorative architectural features of older houses, in particular those built between 1750 and 1939. After the 1960s and 1970s, when it was fashionable to "modernize" properties by covering over or removing old features, the majority of home-owners are now keen to restore their homes to their original state, not just to add period character but also to increase the value of the property. The book includes information on all styles of period doors, windows, fireplaces, brickwork and flooring; practical advice for those choosing to do the work, or for those wishing to brief a builder; how to create period bathrooms and kitchens and install authentic lighting.
Tools and How to Use Them
An illustrated encyclopedia of hand and power tools from the ordinary to the ood - their history, what they are used for, how to operate and maintain them.