An archery fan all his life, Ian started making longbow after his son reinvigorated his own interest, by becoming fascinated with the Old English Longbow and insisting that they could make a better bow. Many years later, and after perfecting his own techniques of longbow making through experimentation, and having an ear into the past, ensuring all that has been learnt is not ignored or forgotten; has compiled his notes into a book that helps you, though eye opening illustration, along with the wisdom of Roger Ascham, to create a longbow for yourself that will shot well and fast.