Peter Benson, is the former Chairman of the British Woodcarvers Association, runs courses for carvers of all abilities throughout the UK. He has travelled widely in the United States to give seminars and talks and is in regular demand as a judge for carving competitions. His own work centres on miniature carvings, including fantastic Japanese netsuke. His books published by GMC Publications are: Art of Carving Netsuke, Woodland Whittling, the Whittling Handbook and Whittling Woodland Animals. He lives in Essex.
"""Beautifully, profusely, and expertly illustrated throughout with full color photography, ""Whittling Woodland Animals"" is an ideal introduction to the art and craft of woodcarving. Thoroughly 'reader friendly' in style, organization and presentation, ""Whittling Woodland Animals"" is unreservedly recommended for personal, professional, and community library Arts & Crafts Wood Carving instructional reference collections.""-- ""Midwest Book Review"""