Fine Woodworking Design Book Seven: 360 Photographs of the Best Work in Wood (Bk. 7) [Paperback]

Jim Chiavelli (Introduction)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 5, 1996

A compilation of examples from all woodworking disciplines designed to instruct and inspire woodworkers and furniture makers. The editors have chosen to illustrate top quality items, ranging from both traditional and contemporary furniture to sculpture and musical instruments.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Taunton Press (September 5, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561581240
• ISBN-13: 978-1561581245
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 8.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #888,272 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring, August 13, 1999

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Tyler McCallick([e-mail]) (San Diego, Ca., USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fine Woodworking Design Book Seven: 360 Photographs of the Best Work in Wood (Bk. 7) (Paperback)

This book contains a compilation of photos of great masterpieces. This book really shows the diversity of design with an wide variety of beautiful hardwoods. This is one of the books I use for inspiration when designing a piece of my own. I recommend it to anyone with an eye for the arts and the confidence to push his/her own limits.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Is As Pretty Does, July 30, 2004

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This review is from: Fine Woodworking Design Book Seven: 360 Photographs of the Best Work in Wood (Bk. 7) (Paperback)

There is a considerable difference between the following plans part of woodworking and the artistic design part. Like anyone else who enjoys the thrumming sounds of a happy workshop, following plans is a soothing process with a satisfying result. But getting an idea into my head (and then trying to make it real) is more frustrating - my life lacks the spare 'dream time' needed. As a substitute, I like to look at the work of others. And Taunton Press's series of design books is a fine place to start.

Each book is like a juried shop with some 10,000 original entries. There are sections on cabinets, chairs and benches, tables, boxes & chests, desks, beds & furnishings, sculpture & carvings, turnings, and accessories & musical instruments. Some 266 individual pieces are presented. While the pieces will appeal differently to different individuals, they all remarkable in some fashion and invited serious thought on possibilities and techniques.

The range of style and approach presented is wide. There is everything from the ultra-modern to the ultra-traditional, from traditional furniture to sculpture and toy. One of my favorites is the clean lines of Jay Bonaventura's dining chair, that seem echo Arts & Crafts without ever becoming that style. Another is a deceptively simple sideboard by Michael Hoffer. And then there is the jaunty enthusiasm of a Randy Morris clock. I hope one day that a piece of my work merits appearance in a publication like this. Not likely, but with such good sources of inspiration, you never know.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING, March 28, 2002

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"diablo55" (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fine Woodworking Design Book Seven: 360 Photographs of the Best Work in Wood (Bk. 7) (Paperback)

Another fantastic collection of woodworking masterpieces. Anyone can appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship of these pieces. To have this many excellent works in one book is awesome. One of the best woodworking books I have ever seen.