Furniture with Soul

In Furniture with Soul, author David Savage explores the philosophies, careers, and pivotal moments of struggle and inspiration for today's most talented and influential woodworkers. He traveled throughout the U.S. and Britain to interview these renowned artists, including John Makepeace, John Cederquist, Jack Larimore, Judy Kensley McKie, Michael Hurwitz, Tom Hucker, Rupert Williamson, Gary Knox Bennett, and Peter Danko. With a telling eye and refreshing intimacy, he reveals their thinking, creative processes, and rise to prominence. He takes the reader into their workshops and their hearts. Savage seeks to illuminate the soul of the artists' work, and the influences and experiences that shaped them.

About The Author

A designer and furniture maker for over 35 years, David Savage is one the world's most highly regarded furniture makers. His work is sought after by collectors and lovers of handcrafts throughout the world. He has published over fifty articles for American, British, and European magazines. Savage will be hosting a 6-part BBC series on woodworking in early 2011.