An exploration of the life and work of America’s most distinguished craftsman.
Sam Maloof (1916–) is a consummate furniture designer and maker, recognized worldwide as a craftsperson’s craftsman. This book examines Maloof’s lifetime of production. Documented in 200 illustrations, over 90 in color, Adamson traces Maloof’s career from his earliest efforts to the masterworks he produces today. Set in the context of the development of Southern California modernism and the contemporary American craft movement, this volume offers the first thorough look at Maloof’s extraordinary life and work, providing insights into the materials and techniques of woodworking, as well as the artisan lifestyle. Published in association with the Smithsonian American Art Museum. 95 color & 105 black & white illustrations
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[T]he first thorough look at Maloof's extraordinary life and work (Art Ltd.: West Coast Art and Design )
[A]n insightful, interesting read for anyone interested in the great man, or in woodworking in general. (Alex MacFarlane - Furniture & Cabinet Making )
I recommend you read this wonderful book. [Five stars] (Nick Gibbs - Good Woodworking )
[A]n insightful, interesting read for anyone interested in the great man, or in woodworking in general. (Alex MacFarlane - Furniture & Cabinet Making )
I recommend you read this wonderful book. [Five stars] (Nick Gibbs - Good Woodworking )
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Jeremy Adamson, curator of the Renwick Gallery, lives in Virginia.
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When I started woodworking as a hobby about 11 years ago one of the books I first came across in a library was "Sam Maloof". I consider Sam Maloof to be a genius. When I heard that there is a new book out about Sam Maloof I couldn't wait to get a hold of it. The book "The Furniture of Sam Maloof" is a very nice and detailed life story of the woodworking genius and (my guru) with a lot of details about his excellant work. This book is so precious to me that I wont even let anybody in my family put a fingerprint on it. I could easily say that no other person has made such a profound impression on me than Sam Maloof. This book is a must for every woodworker's library.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
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great gift,
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Bought this book for my dad for Christmas and he loved it. It is a very nice book for inspiring any wood worker. If you know someone who loves wood working and you are tired of buying them another tool, give this book a try.
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Detailed Biography,
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This book is a detailed biography of Sam Maloof. It has many detailed pictures of Mr. Maloof's work. Of course there are many photos of his famous rockers, but there are also photos of his tables, baby rockers/cradles and early furniture. The book is easy to read. The sentences are not verbose nor are they staccato.
But, the author seems to catalog every single show, large or small, that Mr. Maloof's work was exhibited in. (Apparently Mr. Maloof's wife, Freda, collected volumes of memorabilia about her husband' career.) Being a woodworker, I was also very intersted in technical details, but this book is somewhat lacking. If I could give this book 4 1/2 stars, I would. It's not quite a five out of five. But it's more than a four star effort.
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fine woodworking, laced bench, cradle hutch, prototype dining chair, studio furniture makers, craftsman lifestyle, flat spindles, fiddleback maple, sculptured arms, furniture craftsmen, furniture craftsman, furniture movement, occasional chair, craft media, shop brand, object makers, music rack, craft objects, contemporary crafts Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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fine woodworking, laced bench, cradle hutch, prototype dining chair, studio furniture makers, craftsman lifestyle, flat spindles, fiddleback maple, sculptured arms, furniture craftsmen, furniture craftsman, furniture movement, occasional chair, craft media, shop brand, object makers, music rack, craft objects, contemporary crafts Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Sam Maloof, Los Angeles, Craft Horizons, Alta Loma, Southern California, New York, California Design, Jonathan Pollock, Wendell Castle, Millard Sheets, United States, Rose Slivka, Henry Dreyfuss, Wharton Esherick, West Coast, American Craft, San Francisco, Arthur Espenet Carpenter, Charles Eames, Harold Graham, Larry White, Renwick Gallery, Bob Stocksdale, George Nakashima, World's Fair Browse Sample Pages:
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- California Design: The Legacy of West Coast Craft and Style by Suzanne Baizerman on page 91
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