The Book of Building Fires: How to Master the Art of the Perfect Fire

Book Details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chronicle Books; Illustrated edition (October 9, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1452170754
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1452170756
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.1 x 0.85 x 8.25 inches

The Book of Building Fires: How to Master the Art of the Perfect Fire

The Book of Building Fires: How to Master the Art of the Perfect Fire is a rugged, no-frills guide to one of life’s oldest and most satisfying skills—building a fire that burns hot, clean, and steady. Whether you’re sitting by a wood stove, huddled around a fire pit, or camping deep in the backcountry, this book teaches you how to make fire the right way—every time.

With over 60 entries packed into its pages, this book covers everything from picking the right wood to stacking it just right. You’ll learn how to chop, split, and store firewood so it’s dry and ready when you need it. There are step-by-step tips for laying the perfect fire—whether it’s for heat, light, or cooking a meal under the stars.

Clear illustrations guide you through the basics and beyond, showing different ways to build and light a fire depending on your needs and conditions. From teepee stacks to log cabin builds, each method is broken down so even a beginner can follow along and light up with confidence. There’s also advice on cooking over an open flame, turning your fire into more than just warmth and glow—it becomes a place to gather, eat, and share.

This isn’t just a guidebook—it’s an ode to the simple power of flame. It honors the small rituals that come with tending a fire: the sound of kindling crackling, the way smoke curls through the trees, the warmth that cuts through a cold night. The book itself is built to reflect that, with a textured spine that feels like a matchbook striker and a design that makes it as good to hold as it is to read.

The Book of Building Fires makes a great gift for cabin owners, campers, backyard firepit fans, or anyone who finds comfort in the glow of burning wood. It’s a book for folks who take pride in doing things right, who appreciate the craft of it all, and who know that some of the best moments in life are shared around a fire.

If you’re ready to build fires that catch fast, burn long, and draw people in—this is the book to keep by your side.

The Book of Building Fires: How to Master the Art of the Perfect Fire

The Book of Building Fires: How to Master the Art of the Perfect Fire

The Book of Building Fires: How to Master the Art of the Perfect Fire is a rugged, no-frills guide to one of life’s oldest and most satisfying skills—building a fire that burns hot, clean, and steady. Whether you’re sitting by a wood stove, huddled around a fire pit, or camping deep in the backcountry, this book teaches you how to make fire the right way—every time.

With over 60 entries packed into its pages, this book covers everything from picking the right wood to stacking it just right. You’ll learn how to chop, split, and store firewood so it’s dry and ready when you need it. There are step-by-step tips for laying the perfect fire—whether it’s for heat, light, or cooking a meal under the stars.

Clear illustrations guide you through the basics and beyond, showing different ways to build and light a fire depending on your needs and conditions. From teepee stacks to log cabin builds, each method is broken down so even a beginner can follow along and light up with confidence. There’s also advice on cooking over an open flame, turning your fire into more than just warmth and glow—it becomes a place to gather, eat, and share.

This isn’t just a guidebook—it’s an ode to the simple power of flame. It honors the small rituals that come with tending a fire: the sound of kindling crackling, the way smoke curls through the trees, the warmth that cuts through a cold night. The book itself is built to reflect that, with a textured spine that feels like a matchbook striker and a design that makes it as good to hold as it is to read.

The Book of Building Fires makes a great gift for cabin owners, campers, backyard firepit fans, or anyone who finds comfort in the glow of burning wood. It’s a book for folks who take pride in doing things right, who appreciate the craft of it all, and who know that some of the best moments in life are shared around a fire.

If you’re ready to build fires that catch fast, burn long, and draw people in—this is the book to keep by your side.

Book Details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chronicle Books; Illustrated edition (October 9, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1452170754
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1452170756
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.1 x 0.85 x 8.25 inches

About the Author

Claire McCracken is an illustrator based in Los Angeles. S. Coulthard is an author of design and outdoor living books and a farmer in the north of England.