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Nick Shain: Amazon KDP author data
As of Nov 6, 2026, Nick Shain has 22 books on Amazon, 14 of them on a best-seller list in the last 30 days (best rank #3), mostly in Wood Crafts & Carving, Carving, Projects.
| Median price | $4.99 |
|---|---|
| Price range (middle 50%) | $4.99 – $17.99 |
| Median reviews | 2 |
| Total reviews | 23 |
| New books (30 days) | 9 |
| Breakout books (30 days) | 7 |
What stands out
- 64% of the catalog made a best-seller list in the last 30 days: the whole backlist sells, not one hit.
- Median price $4.99, 74% below the median of their main category, Wood Crafts & Carving.
- 9 new books in the last 30 days, 7 of them broke into a Best Sellers list.
Nick Shain's best-ranked books
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Whittle Without Guesswork: A True Beginner’s Guide to One-Knife Wood Carving with Safe Cuts, Measured Patterns, and 24 Step-by-Step Whittling Projects—No Power Tools Required
by Nick Shain
- Price$4.99
- Reviews-
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Whittling from Woodland Paws to Christmas Stars: 2 Books in 1: Step-by-Step Wood Carving Projects for Cute Animals, Christmas Ornaments, Handmade Gifts, and Cozy Keepsakes
by Nick Shain
- Price$4.99
- Rating4.0
- Reviews2
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The Complete Whittling Starter Library: A 3-Book Collection of Safe Knife Skills, Essential Cuts, Easy Projects, Full-Size Patterns, and Troubleshooting for Beginners
by Nick Shain
- Price$6.99
- Reviews-
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Cute Animals, Carved with Character: Beginner Whittling Projects with Traceable Patterns and Step-by-Step Instructions
by Nick Shain
- Price$4.99
- Reviews-
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THE WEEKEND WHITTLER’S PROJECT CHEST: Beginner Woodcarving Projects with Step-by-Step Instructions, Patterns, and Finishing Techniques
by Nick Shain
- Price$4.99
- Reviews-
- Published2026-10
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Whittling Little Wonders: Step-by-Step Woodcarving Projects for Beginners, with Patterns, Essential Cuts, and Finishing Techniques
by Nick Shain
- Price$4.99
- Reviews-
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Whittling Christmas Ornaments for Beginners: Simple Holiday Projects, Patterns, Gift Ideas, and Cozy Wood Carving Fun
by Nick Shain
- Price$5.99
- Rating2.9
- Reviews5
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Whittling Christmas Ornaments for Beginners: Simple Holiday Projects, Patterns, Gift Ideas, and Cozy Wood Carving Fun
by Nick Shain
- Price$17.99
- Rating2.9
- Reviews5
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Stress-Free Whittling: A Visual Beginner’s Guide to Safe Knife Skills, Essential Cuts, Easy Projects, Full-Size Patterns, Troubleshooting, and Relaxing Wood Carving for Adults
by Nick Shain
- Price$4.99
- Rating1.0
- Reviews1
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The First Cut Whittling Collection: 3 Books in 1: A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Safe Knife Skills, Easy Weekend Projects, Handmade Gifts, and Step-by-Step Cute Animal Carvings
by Nick Shain
- Price$4.99
- Rating3.0
- Reviews2
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FAQ
How many books does Nick Shain have on Amazon?
KDPTop tracks 22 of their books; 14 made an Amazon list in the last 30 days.
Which categories does Nick Shain publish in?
Their books chart most often in Wood Crafts & Carving, Carving, Projects.
How does Nick Shain price their books?
The median price is $4.99; half of the books cost $4.99–$17.99.
Has Nick Shain released new books recently?
9 new books in the last 30 days, 7 of which reached a Best Sellers list.
About this data
Data comes from KDPTop's daily crawl of Amazon's public Best Sellers pages; medians use the latest list. The opportunity score (0–100, higher is easier to enter) combines the review barrier, the share of low-review books, list turnover, new-release share and price.