Northwest
Fine Woodworking receives many requests on more information about
woodworking, craftspeople, furniture and wood. There are many
great books on the subjects, here's ones we recommend. Click on links to go to Amazon.com.
Books
about Furniture History
American Furniture of the 18th Century: History, Technique, and Structure
by Jeffrey
P. Greene
Furniture: World Styles From Classical to Contemporary
by Judith Miller
The
Book of Shaker Furniture
by John Kassay
Paintings
in Wood: French Marquetry Furniture
by Yannick Chastang
Books
About Arts and Crafts
Arts and Crafts Furniture: From Classic to Contemporary
by Kevin Rodel
Bungalow Style: Creating Classic Interiors in Your Arts and Crafts Home by Treena Crochet
Greene
& Greene: Creating a Style by Randell Makinson
Wright
Style : Re-Creating the Spirit of Frank Lloyd Wright
by Carla Lind
Books
About Studio Furniture
The
Maker's Hand:American Studio Furniture 1940-1990
by Edward S.Cooke Jr.
New
American Furniture: The Second Generation of Studio
Furniture by Edward S. Cooke Jr.
Tradition
in Contemporary Furniture by Rick Mastelli
500 Chairs: Celebrating Traditional & Innovative Designs (500 Series)
This book features chairs built by many of the members of NWFW including Hank Holzer, Curt Minier, Jennifer Schwarz,Evert Sodergren, Robert Spangler, John Thoe and Stewart Wurtz.
Books
About Influential Woodworkers
The
Soul of a Tree: A Woodworker's Reflections
by
George Nakashima
Nakashima is a big influence amongst
today's studio furniture makers including many of
NWFW's members.
Nature,
Form and Spirit: The Life and Legacy of George Nakashima by Mira Nakashima
The
Furniture of Sam Maloof- by Jeremy Adamson, Sam
Maloof
Wright
Style : Re-creating the Spirit of Frank Lloyd Wright
by Carla Lind
With
Wakened Hands : Furniture by James Krenov and Students
by James Krenov
NWFW member Ross
Day is included in this book.
Books
About Wood Turning
500 Wood Bowls: Bold & Original Designs Blending Tradition & Innovation
This book showcases many of the artists
whose work is shown at NWFW.
Richard Raffan's Turning Guide: Turning Wood, Turning Boxes, and Turning Bowls (Three Books, Boxed Set)
Many turners who show with
us today site Richard Raffan as a source of learning
and inspiration.
Contemporary
Turned Wood: New Perspectives in a Rich Tradition by Ray Leier, Jan Peters, Kevin Wallace
Lathes
and Turning Techniques Best of Fine Woodworking
Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Turning
Books
about Woodworking (How To)
Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Working with Wood
A comprehensive book that covers
many of the aspects and methods of fine woodworking.
Woodworker's Guide to Wood: Softwoods * Hardwoods * Plywoods * Composites * Veneers by Rick Peters
The Fine Art of Cabinetmaking by James Krenov
Krenov is noted as inspiring many
of our members including Michael
Neiman and Ross
Day.
Designing
Furniture Best of Fine Woodworking
Woodworking
Techniques : Best Methods for Building Furniture from Fine Woodworking
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Finishes and Finishing Techniques Best of Fine Woodworking
The
Small Wood Shop Best of Fine Woodworking
Lathes
and Turning Techniques Best of Fine Woodworking
Encyclopedia of Furniture Making by by Ernest Joyce
Books
About Wood and Trees
World Woods in Color by William Lincoln
Wood: Craft, Culture, History by Harvey Green
Remarkable Trees of the World
by Thomas Pakenham
Mythic Woods: The World's Most Remarkable Forests
by Jonathan Roberts
The Meaning of Trees: Botany, History, Healing, Lore
by Fred Hageneder
America's Famous and Historic Trees: From George Washington's Tulip Poplar to Elvis Presley's Pin Oak by Jeffrey G. Meyer
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