The Custom Furniture Sourcebook: A Guide to 125 Craftsmen - Softcover

Kerry Pierce has been a professional woodworker for more than twenty years and is the author of several woodworking books, including The Wood Stash Project Book. He has taught at the Marc Adams School of Woodworking and his pieces can be seen in galleries and exhibits throughout Ohio. Kerry lives in Lancaster, Ohio.

Whether you are a homeowner seeking inspiration, an interior decorator seeking information, or a woodworker seeking direction, these crafters' profiles (mostly well-produced photographs) should meet all your needs. Featured here are some of the small shops that could be next door or down the road but might be overlooked in a headlong rush to the better-known (or better-advertised) shops. Pierce, a woodworker for more than 20 years and author of three other volumes, succeeds mightily here. In an introduction, a short primer, and then the alphabetical presentation of the shops, these profiles represent some of the best craft available in the United States today. Pieces are titled, woods described, contact information provided, and deposit and shipping information given. Additionally and significantly, Pierce has made considerable effort to index the craftsmen by area and style, a rare but useful inclusion. Taunton, long known for its fine books in this area, scores another hit here. A joy to behold; recommended. Alex Hartmann, INFOPHILE, Williamsport, PA
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