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Portraits of the American Craftsman Hardcover – November 12, 2013

by Tadd Myers (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 35 ratings
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"Stunning..." - Parade Magazine"A rare pictorial journey across America." - Bookpage
Portraits of the American Craftsman is a collection of portraits of the people and products made in small workshops all over the country, with lyrical descriptions of what they make, who they are, and the tradition embedded in their trade. This book is a celebration of the handmade at a time when it’s being embraced by a new generation of DIY and local-focused consumers who are averse to the mass-produced.

Award-winning photographer Tadd Myers is four years into a cross-country journey to capture images of the American craftsman engaged in his work. At a time when the public is growing disenchanted by the disposable items that litter the American landscape, the workers in Tadd’s portraits are still using human eyes to guide human hands; the objects they make carry the souls of their makers. His beautifully rendered photographs and profiles celebrate the thriving American culture of true craftsmanship, which is alive and well in all parts of the country: from the Steinway factory in Queens, NY to hatmakers in Tennessee; from a carousel works shop in Ohio to guitar makers in Texas; from hatmakers in Chicago to boatbuilders in Vermont.

In the connected realm of photo-rich social media platforms such as Pinterest and Etsy, and in reaction to the mammoth corporations that create and sell us our wares, we’re seeing a boom of Americans of all ages re-evaluating the values that actually inspire them. Away from  these conglomerates, the American craftsman keeps a different, more personal kind of work alive – work that is uniquely inspirational and genuine.

 

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  1. Print length
    288 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Lyons Press
  4. Publication date
    November 12, 2013
  5. Dimensions
    9 x 1 x 11 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0762790032
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0762790036
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"Stunning..." - Parade Magazine

"A rare pictorial journey across America." - Bookpage

"A collection of true American classics." - San Antonio Express News
"A beautiful new book that would make a great holiday gift." Austin-American Statesman

"Will give you a whole new appreciation for the phrase 'made in the U.S.A.'” - American Profile Magazine

"Exquisite..." - American Craft Council

About the Author

Tadd Myers is an award-winning photographer who specializes in advertising, corporate, and editorial projects. Tadd Myers Photography's clients include advertising agencies such as The Richards Group, Tribal DDB, TM Advertising, and companies such as MD Anderson, Dr. Pepper, American Airlines, Titleist, Apple, Harvard University, Verizon and Frito Lay, among others. Visit americancraftsmanproject.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lyons Press; First Edition (November 12, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0762790032
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0762790036
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.56 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 1 x 11 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Chris Traister
5.0 out of 5 stars A cultural reflection on hand-made America.
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2018
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The photos are stunning. They perfectly capture the hard work, passion and experience of every hand-made piece. Going through, it was astonishing to see the amount of effort put into each work. This isn't just a book for the table or a lone space on the bookshelf, this is a self reflection on what helped build America and how it continues to go on, unabated. This is craftsmanship at its finest, and Tadd captures it expertly.
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markymark
5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous pics and the Right Time for this
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2013
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Totally agree with previous reviewer. We've reached a point in our country where corporations are everywhere and the single worker is invisible. These gorgeous photographs of 30 something companies around the country (Nokona gloves, Steinway pianos, guitar, surfboards, toys) still making things by hand is a must have for people who still like to play out in the garage or basement. Absolutely LOVE this book...
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Kathleen H. Lennn
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book!
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2014
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I heard about this lovely book on the Boston television show "Chronicle" and was immediately intrigued with it, especially since it included a chapter on the Bennett Street School in Boston's North End, which gives professional education to craftspeople in many fields, such as piano technology, string instrument construction, jewelry, and bookbinding, to name a few.
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Scott J. Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars A great look at what made Ameriica...
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2014
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Love the book, Tadd Myers does a great job of selecting craftspeople from various disciplines and highlighting their contributions to the American ability to make things. More of us should be involved in using our hands or at least supporting those that do. Buy American, buy local!!
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APS
5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift and now I want it too!
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2015
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Purchased as a gift for my dad and he LOVES it. He's always had the highest respect for high quality hand-made products, as well as beautiful photography -- all bases covered!
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John W. Browning
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2017
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A wonderful book of people that possess the skills of dying crafts. Great photography and stories.
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Nancy E Driscole
3.0 out of 5 stars While I loved the book
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2017
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While I loved the book, I was disappointed that most people in the photographs were not identified. It would have taken very little to put the name of the people in the photos. Individual workers should have been identified.
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CountryBoy
5.0 out of 5 stars Celebration of American Craftsmanship
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2015
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Rewarding to see American craftsmen creating tools & products with a varied background in creativity. An art that was never lost, working with their hands.
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