- Hardcover: 175 pages
- Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press (1 Nov 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1568986106
- ISBN-13: 978-1568986104
- Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 19.8 x 2.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 534,979 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In a response to the sleek forms and perfect angles of late-1990s objects, many of today's artists are returning to handmade work such as hand lettering, hand drawing, and hand sewing. "By Hand" features an international collection of the most noteworthy artists and shows their work in detailed photography and insightful texts.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is lovely. Some great quality pictures show examples of a large range of textile artists work. Written text directly from the artist - very good reference for research! introductory text at the front of the book discusses the use fo textiles within art - I found this very informative and good opening to the book.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book provides a good starting point for investigations into craft practices adopted by contemporary art. However it is more of a coffee table book and doesn't investigate the use of craft at any notable length. Artist bios are interesting, though i have hardly heard of any of them before, it might have been better to use a few more recognisable artists using craft (perhaps Greyson Perry or Simon Starling) along with the less known artists.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Good content, but poor quality images
11 Dec 2009
Format:Hardcover
I was intrigued by this book the instant i saw the title. I make pots and I am always on the hunt for books that survey craft artists. I like the content and the artists that are shown in this book, but some of the quality of images is downright appalling. It makes me feel like no one was checking up on this and they hired some 12 year old with a disposable camera to take images for some of the artists. I am glad to get the names of some of the artists, but i really feel its a shame for all parties to not aspire to a higher quality of representation of the work shown here. Definitely not a best foot forward, especially considering this is a book about craft/craftsmanship.
6 of 10 people found the following review helpful
A simply gorgeous book
4 July 2007
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I've been eyeballing this book for quite some time and finally added to my collection.
I have a BFA in Crafts and am always on the lookout for books which address craft as a fine art form versus craft as a DIY/hobby. By Hand definitely covers it.
I have a BFA in Crafts and am always on the lookout for books which address craft as a fine art form versus craft as a DIY/hobby. By Hand definitely covers it.
2 of 6 people found the following review helpful
[Masterpieces] By Hand
12 May 2007
Format:Hardcover
This book came as a answer to a Dream. Just what I wanted. An insight into what Textil-Arist are doing. And some of them are Masterpieces. Of course I have my favered pieces, hope you find your's.
A book I will keep on my coffetable for a long time.
A book I will keep on my coffetable for a long time.
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