David James has worked in upholstery manufacture and traditional upholstery restoration since leaving school. He currently teaches upholstery at university level and has recently been awarded an honorary fellowship by Buckinghamshire New University.

This will be David's ninth book on upholstery, which have all been published by GMC. Other titles include Upholstery Techniques and Projects (1994), The Upholsterer's Pocket Reference Book (1996) and Upholstery Restoration (1997).