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The personal stories of these craftspeople, mixed among photos of their works, provide wonderful insights into the world in which they live and in which these creations come to life.  Another treasure by Lost Art Press!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North House Folk School","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41176788992156,"sku":"VXBS29-9820","price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6646\/2108\/files\/1725642984977LUQBN41PXWECVXCSCW8B.jpg?v=1725643002"},{"product_id":"by-hound-eye-b9a22","title":"By Hound \u0026 Eye","description":"\n                \u003cul style=\"list-style-type:none\"\u003e\n                    \n                    \n                    \n                    \n                    \n                    \n                \u003c\/ul\u003e\n                \u003cp\u003eWhat's this about a dog and an eye? 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