New Masters of Woodturning~

MEET THIRTY-ONE CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES OF A CLASSIC CRAFT.

They are from different parts of the world but share a common passion: turning wood into sculptural forms of self-expression. In this groundbreaking book, thirty-one innovative artistsùthe New Masters of Woodturningùshare their amazing turning techniques and the inspiration that fuels their distinctive designs.

You'll see each artist at workùin their studios, homes, and at the latheùand discover why their stunning work is considered to be preeminent in the respective fields of woodturning and modern art. A gallery of beautiful photographs displaying breathtaking vessels, bowls, platters, and moreùmany of which have never been publishedùaccompanies each profile.

New Masters of Woodturning looks beyond the surface of the wood and into the vision and mind of the artist, providing insights that offer a captivating and important perspective of turn-of-the-century art and craft.

Featuring a global roster:
AUSTRALIA~Vaughn Richmond * Neil Scobie CANADA~ Michael Hosaluk * Stephen Kennard * Marilyn Campbell ENGLAND~ Louise Hibbert * Hayley Smith FRANCE ~Alain Mailland * Theirry Martenon *Christophe Nancey * Marc Ricourt GERMANY ~Peter Hromek * Hans Weissflog IRELAND~ Liam Flynn NEW ZEALAND~ Rolly Munro * Graeme Priddle SOUTH AFRICA ~ Butch Smuts UNITED STATES ~ Virginia Dotson * Harvey Fein * J. Paul Fennell * Ron Fleming * Mark Gardner * Dewey Garrett * Ron Layport * Michael Lee * Michael Mode * William Moore * Binh Pho * Betty Scarpino * Betty Scarpino * David Sengel * Jacques Vesery