The Art of Turned Bowls - Designing Spectacular Bowls with a World- Class Turner

When first published in 1987, The Art of Turned Bowls was a work ahead of its time. Now, considering the resurgence in popularity of this woodworking genre, the book is perfectly poised for rediscovery. Retooled with fresh full-color photographs of contemporary bowls featuring the work of award-winning turners from around the world, Richard Raffan's classic has been totally updated to meet the demands of today's turner. With a unique talent for making even the most abstract ideas accessible, the world's most admired turning teacher offers an invaluable wealth of design advice.

About the author

Richard Raffan is an internationally respected woodturning artisan and teacher. Collectors prize Raffan's gallery-quality production pieces, and he is the author of "Turning Wood, Turning Boxes, "and "The Complete Illustrated Guide to Turning,"

Summary

Offers design advice. This title also explores form and developing profiles.

Product details

• Authors: R Raffan, R. Raffan, Richard Raffan
• Publisher: The Taunton Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.09.2008
• EAN: 9781561589548
• ISBN: 978-1-56158-954-8
• No. of pages: 160
• Dimensions: 216 mm x 266 mm x 12 mm
• Weight: 567 g
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Creative design; Humanities, art, music > Art > Miscellaneous