Order from a Major Online Bookstore
Ultimate Book Price Comparison Engine
Save Your Time And Money
| AnyBook4Less.com | Order from a Major Online Bookstore |
|
| Home | Store List | FAQ | Contact Us | | ||
| Ultimate Book Price Comparison Engine Save Your Time And Money |
||
 |
Title: With Wakened Hands : Furniture by James Krenov and Students by James Krenov, Seth Janofsky ISBN: 1-892836-06-8 Publisher: Independent Publishers Group Pub. Date: September, 2000 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.33 (3 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A bless for Krenov readers
Comment: Krenov books are almost perfect , but they have a substantial imperfection in having most of the pictures black and white. This last book corrects this imperfection offering superb color pictures of superb work. Magnificent examples of craftmanship, wise thoughts, and a contagious love for working with wood. A must for Krenov readers.
Rating: 3
Summary: A different kind of success
Comment: This book is quite different from Krenov's other, often intensely personal books. His motivation, in large part, is to make the case for his student's furniture, and only by extention his own work, and methods of work. He is concerned that the market hasn't a place for such work, and he hopes to make a place for it through this book. Krenov's previous stance in the Impractical Cabinetmaker, wasn't concerned with lack of viability, but the market has changed, and his students aspirations have apparently influenced him.
The last book Krenov published prior to this effort was Worker in Wood in 1981. In the intervening time, a great deal of his efforts have been spent establishing the Woodworking program at the College of the Redwoods in California. When I first heard that Krenov was writing another book I had hoped he would bring us up to date on his approach to woodwork, twenty years later. It is clear when you look at some of his recent work that it is quite different from where he was 20 years ago. It is also clear that some of the techniques then used have changed. It would be fitting if rather than the older books simply being republished, he could bring his many admirers up to date with a new volume.
While this book is well done, and shows many handsome photographs, there isn't much new. Many of the pictures have appeared previously in other publications, and the text, while powerful in places, is scant. It is rather like a catalogue to an exhibition. A dialogue between Krenov, his star pupils, and potential purchasers of their work.
Rating: 5
Summary: With Wakened Hands: Cabinetry by James Krenov and Students
Comment: As usual Mr. Krenov's books are wonderful reading. His insites into craftsmenship are the best. In addison to his wonderful words are all the beautiful pictures of his and his students work. This is a book that no Krenov fan should be without.
 |
Title: The Impractical Cabinetmaker by James Krenov ISBN: 0941936511 Publisher: Linden Publishing Pub. Date: March, 1999 List Price(USD): $21.95 |
 |
Title: The Soul of a Tree: A Woodworker's Reflections by George Nakashima ISBN: 0870119036 Publisher: Kodansha International Pub. Date: October, 1988 List Price(USD): $48.00 |
 |
Title: Sam Maloof: Woodworker by Sam Maloof, Jonathan Pollock ISBN: 0870119109 Publisher: Kodansha International Pub. Date: January, 1989 List Price(USD): $50.00 |
 |
Title: David Charlesworth's Furniture Making Techniques by The Best From FURNITURE and CABINETMAKING Magazin ISBN: 1861081251 Publisher: Sterling Publishing Pub. Date: 31 December, 1999 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
 |
Title: David Charlesworth's Furniture-Making Techniques Volume Two by David Charlesworh ISBN: 1861082959 Publisher: Guild of Master Craftsman Pubns Ltd Pub. Date: 28 May, 2002 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
Thank you for visiting www.AnyBook4Less.com and enjoy your savings!
Copyright� 2001-2021 Send your comments
