- Paperback: 272 pages
- Publisher: W. W. Norton & Co.; New edition edition (26 Sep 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0393732142
- ISBN-13: 978-0393732146
- Product Dimensions: 30.1 x 25.1 x 2.4 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,001,443 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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[T]he first thorough look at Maloof's extraordinary life and work
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A consummate furniture designer and maker, Sam Maloof is recognised worldwide as a craftsperson's craftsman. He is revered for the beauty and integrity of his furniture and for his pioneering role in the post-Second World War American craft movement, and both are documented in this authoritative book, illustrated with Jonathan Pollock's exquisite photographs.
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13 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Work of a genius
23 Oct 2001
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
When I started woodworking as a hobby about 11 years ago one of the books I first came across in a library was "Sam Maloof". I consider Sam Maloof to be a genius. When I heard that there is a new book out about Sam Maloof I couldn't wait to get a hold of it. The book "The Furniture of Sam Maloof" is a very nice and detailed life story of the woodworking genius and (my guru) with a lot of details about his excellant work. This book is so precious to me that I wont even let anybody in my family put a fingerprint on it. I could easily say that no other person has made such a profound impression on me than Sam Maloof. This book is a must for every woodworker's library.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
great gift
3 Feb 2003
Format:Hardcover
Bought this book for my dad for Christmas and he loved it. It is a very nice book for inspiring any wood worker. If you know someone who loves wood working and you are tired of buying them another tool, give this book a try.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Detailed Biography
10 Jan 2005
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is a detailed biography of Sam Maloof. It has many detailed pictures of Mr. Maloof's work. Of course there are many photos of his famous rockers, but there are also photos of his tables, baby rockers/cradles and early furniture. The book is easy to read. The sentences are not verbose nor are they staccato.
But, the author seems to catalog every single show, large or small, that Mr. Maloof's work was exhibited in. (Apparently Mr. Maloof's wife, Freda, collected volumes of memorabilia about her husband' career.) Being a woodworker, I was also very intersted in technical details, but this book is somewhat lacking.
If I could give this book 4 1/2 stars, I would. It's not quite a five out of five. But it's more than a four star effort.
But, the author seems to catalog every single show, large or small, that Mr. Maloof's work was exhibited in. (Apparently Mr. Maloof's wife, Freda, collected volumes of memorabilia about her husband' career.) Being a woodworker, I was also very intersted in technical details, but this book is somewhat lacking.
If I could give this book 4 1/2 stars, I would. It's not quite a five out of five. But it's more than a four star effort.
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