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People who make things: How American craftsmen live and work
People who make things How American craftsmen live and work Author:Carolyn Meyer By traveling extensively and corresponding with people aim all parts of the country, the author got to know talented and dedicated crafts people everywhere who are keeping the traditions of the past alive, while reaching toward visions of the future. Eight of the major crafts are represented here: Spinning and weaving, patchwork and quilting, si... more »lversmith and jewelry-making, glassblowing, pottery, ironworking, woodworking, and bookbinding. In each chapter, a brief history of the craft is given and then two or three people presently working in the particular field are introduced. How they came to their craft, how they practice it, and what they create are described in their own words often as well as the author?s. There are sharp contrasts, as between DeEtta Thomas, in Kentucky, who makes traditional quilts in the same way her mother did and Sas Colby, in Connecticut, who experiments with new patchwork designs that can be used s wall hangings or capes. Few crafts people grow wealthy, though some make a better living than others.
For everyone interested in the craft movement that has put down such strong new roots in recent years-whether with a view to practicing a craft or only learning more about it- this book offers a broad spectrum and unusual insights into the problems and satisfactions of a life dedicated to working with one?s hands and imagination.« less
ISBN-13: 9780689500121 ISBN-10: 0689500122 Pages:200 Edition:1st ed Rating: