The Workshop: Celebrating the Place Where Craftsmanship Begins [Hardcover]

Scott Gibson (Author), Paul Anthony (Author), Randy O'Rourke (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2003

Where does great craftsmanship come from? More often than not, it takes place in a workshop that inspires creativity. A great workshop says as much about self-expression as it does efficiency and convenience. What is made in a shop--and why--influences the way a shop is configured and what you'll find in it. Readers get an inside look at some outstanding shops, how they evolved, and how they suit the individual needs of the woodworkers who own them.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This is not just another book about shops--not that I ever mind the opportunity to snoop around other woodworkers' shops and shop solutions. Instead, Scott acknowledges that our shops are, in essence, a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) expression of their owners--and that breathes life as well as lessons into these stories of workspaces around the country."

Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Taunton Press (October 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561585750
• ISBN-13: 978-1561585755
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 9.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #303,428 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb look at artisans & where they work!, August 26, 2004

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LJ Maas (Oklahoma, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Workshop: Celebrating the Place Where Craftsmanship Begins (Hardcover)

You won't learn how to build anything or receive any free patterns with this book. Instead, you'll learn a great deal about what sort of workshops successful craftsman use and work in. From the largest to the smallest, it gave me ideas for my own workshop.

I found the pages a visual delight, too, taking a sneak peek into the lives of these other artists. As an amateur woodworker, I found the pictures of their workshops & their stories quite entertaining.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars working with wood, November 1, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: The Workshop: Celebrating the Place Where Craftsmanship Begins (Hardcover)

A book written with sensitivity along with a practical knowledge of the art of wordworking. It shows an understanding of the heart that goes into the creation of a work of art made from wood which is more than knowing how to use the tools of the craft.