In this unique collection of contemporary art that has redefined the limits of shaped wood, crafters and designers alike are treated to a wealth of knowledge from 31 leading wood artists who share their personal motivations, thought processes, and the studio techniques employed to bring out the breath-taking beauty of wood. Contemporary artists such as Virginia Dodson, Binh Pho, Harvey Fein, Paul Fennell, and Marilyn Campbell are among those whose works are given studio-quality photographic treatment. Each featured piece encourages crafters to find new ways of connecting with their own creative channels and makes this book an important document of the modern craft—sure to become a treasure in every woodworking library.

"Because the book includes a photographic visit to each artist, the book is more than a collection of gallery-quality images."  —American Woodturner Magazine

"This just-published book is a treasure that we believe you will want to own."  — Woodturning Online

"A valuable reference and a delight to read. The writing is straight-forward and brings to life the artists who are blazing new trails for wood turners of all levels of ability."  —Judson Randall, publications editor, The Philadelphia Woodturning Center

"The portraits of these wood artists and the glimpses into their lives make this wonderful publication the most beautiful book on turning in recent years."  —Drechsler Magazin (Germany)

"The color photographs are of the high technical and aesthetic quality appropriate for an art book."  —Book News

"The introduction gives a historical overview of the wood turning movement, making it a must-have resource."  —American Style Magazine

Kevin Wallace is an independent curator who has worked with the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and the Craft & Folk Art Museum, Los Angeles. He is the author of Transforming Vision: The Wood Sculpture of William Hunter and River of Destiny: The Life and Art of Binh Pho. He lives in Los Angeles. Terry Martin is a practicing wood artist and the author of Wood Dreaming. He is a former editor of Turning Points—the only journal dedicated solely to wood art—who has written more than 200 articles for 12 journals in seven countries.

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing
Distributor: Independent Pub Group
Publication Date: 06-01-2008
Pages: 216
Measurements: 11.00in X 8.50in X 2.18lb