Customer Reviews

Masters: Woodturning: Major Works by Leading Artists

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I already own many of the similar books, photographic collections of turned wood art from the last 30 years, so I wasn't sure I needed this one. I was wrong. This book shows perhaps the BEST collection of them all. There is not a single clunker in the lot! EVERY work shown here is an inspiration to us who would like to do work as good.

I highly recommend this book to every woodturner who would like to do Art-level work, as well as to every collector or mere admirer, who appreciates the beauty that can be realized using that most ancient of all machines, the wood lathe, and a healthy imagination.

We bought this book for my sister in Law's 60th Birthday gift. She was completely enthralled with this book as she is an avid woodturner. When we saw it we were also in love with it. it is one of the most beautiful books to have on your coffee table and has inspired my sister in Law to further projects.

I love this collection of amazing works from truly amazing artists. Inspired to read it from my interest in the work of Timothy Ely and Brian Dettmer, I had no idea the number of talented artists using "books" as their creative medium. From start to finish, the varied techniques, formats and compositions make Masters a stunning visual experience you can't put down.

This was purchased as a gift for a wood turner. He was very happy to receive it as he had seen it but not yet purchased it. He does know the work of those represented and is truly impressed by them. Based on all of his comments this should be a good purchase for those in the field.

Well written and photographed, somewhat exotic and well beyond most woodturners ability. Did not find much I could use.

This book presents an excellent cross-section of today's premier woodturners. Jim Christiansen did an excellent job in assembing this book.

The picture quality is excellent, as is the choice of wood turners featured in the book. There are enough ideas to fill a wood turner's years with things to make. I highly recommend this book to those of us who love turning but have trouble coming up with things to try.

If you are already familiar with woodturning then you will be surprised with the objects in this book. I'm not artistic woodturner, but I appreciate good simple design. In this book is too much decorational carwing or painting.