- Paperback: 272 pages
- Publisher: Cassell Illustrated; New edition edition (24 Feb 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1841880442
- ISBN-13: 978-1841880440
- Product Dimensions: 27.8 x 22.6 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,346,751 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The symmetry, simplicity and elegance of Shaker design is as practical and beautiful now as it was a century ago and serves as a source of inspiration for many of today's styles. With over 230 full-colour photographs this authoritative volume is a beautifully illustrated exploration not only of the works of the American Shaker communities but also of the unique lifestyle and creed that produced them.
About the Author
June Spriggs has lived and worked with the Shakers since 1972 and is currently curator of collections at Hancock Shaker Village in Hancock, Massachusetts. She is the author of many articles and books on the Shakers.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is exceptional in its simplicity. It is well researched and gives the reader a perfect introduction into the life of the American Shaker movement. The photograhic illustrations are beautifully presented allowing a real appreciation of the simple, plain and clean lifestyle of the Shaker world. The book has value to both the Shaker novice and to all interested in progressing their knowledge of the subject further.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
A beautiful book...
5 April 2000
Format:Hardcover
Shaker: Life, Work and Art is a beautiful book. I first saw acopy several years ago and was disappointed to learn that thehardcover version was out of print. The book has short narrative sections that provide insight into Shaker history, work, and communal and spiritual life. One section captures a "typical" day in the life of the Brethren and Sisters. The enlarged font is easy on the eyes and the top of each narrative page is headed by the famous Shaker wall pegs. The narrative sections are separated by numerous pages of high quality, well-captioned color photographs of Shaker crafts, furniture, and architecture. Lots of beautiful pictures! The Shakers legacy still seems to have a profound impact on our contemporary lives in spite of (or perhaps because of) the simplicity of their work and their unusual communal way of life. Although this book does not present a comprehensive history of the Shakers, it does an admirable job of providing an insight into the lives of these interesting people. This book is deserving of any coffee table and should get a lot of attention in your household. END
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Connecting the spiritual with the temporal
29 Jun 2003
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
June Sprigg's great introduction to the Shakers has happily been reprinted. It is a most beautiful book.
It's rare that something that looks at first glance like a "coffee table book" that should be admired largely for its pictures but that also contains such a thoughtful and illuminating text.
There is no other book that shows as clearly how the Shakers connected practicality and simplicity with elegance and harmony of design. The photographs are subtle, understated but quite lovely to linger over.
It's easy to dismiss the Shakers as a fringe group, and few up us would embrace their doctrine of celibacy. But June Sprigg documents the appeal of their fundamental values: Do all your work as if it was to last for 1,000 years, but live your life as if you knew that the Judgment Day was coming tomorrow. Her ability to articulate this apparent paradox makes this a spiritually moving book.
Buy it as a gift for anyone interested in design, or with a serious interest in religion. And be sure to order two copies--you'll want one yourself.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Beautiful book
13 May 2011
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have had a life long fascination with the Shakers, visiting the museums in Harvard, Massachsetts and Canterbury, New Hampshire since early childhood.
Reading this book gave me the same sense of calm and comfort as touring those lovely buildings and grounds. The photos are really wonderful and the reason why I bought the book, but I am also very pleased with the text. If you are at all interested in the Shakers, or even just photography or simplicity, I reccommend this book.
Reading this book gave me the same sense of calm and comfort as touring those lovely buildings and grounds. The photos are really wonderful and the reason why I bought the book, but I am also very pleased with the text. If you are at all interested in the Shakers, or even just photography or simplicity, I reccommend this book.
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