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A craftsman's legacy : why working with our hands gives us meaning / Eric Gorges with Jon Sternfeld.
"The host of PBS's A Craftsman's Legacy makes the case that the craftsman's way--the philosophy, the skills, and the mindset--can provide a blueprint for all of us in our increasingly hurried, disposable world. In this book he tells the stories and shares the collective wisdom of these modern-day makers while also celebrating the culture of all craftsmen"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781616208363
- ISBN: 1616208368
- Physical Description: 244 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Chapel Hill, North Carolina : Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, 2019.
- Copyright: ©2019
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages [239]-244). |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction: from our hands -- The battle for perfection -- Tearing up floors -- Focus -- Forethought -- Sacrifice -- Falling for bikes -- Respect -- The give and take -- Underwater -- Finding peace -- Discovery -- Tradition -- Shrinking the world -- Legacy -- Individuality -- A special kind of stupid -- Connection -- Purpose -- A craftsman's legacy -- Conclusion: Day one -- Appendix: featured craftsmen. |
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| Subject: | Handicraft > Philosophy. Handicraft > Philosophy. Artisans > Philosophy. CRAFTS & HOBBIES / General. BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Inspiration & Personal Growth. BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / General. |
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| Homer Public Library | 745.5 GOR (Text) | 000151294 | Nonfiction | Available | - |
A Craftsman's Legacy : Why Working with Our Hands Gives Us Meaning
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A Craftsman's Legacy : Why Working with Our Hands Gives Us Meaning
A book for makers, for seekers of all kinds, an exhilarating look into the heart and soul of artisans--and how their collective wisdom can inspire us all. "Despite our technological advances, we're busier than ever, our lives more frazzled. That's why the handmade object, created with care and detail, embodying a history and a tradition, is enormously powerful. It can cut through so much and speak in ways that we don't often hear, or that we've forgotten." --Eric Gorges, from A Craftsman's Legacy In this joyful celebration of skilled craftsmen, Eric Gorges, a corporate-refugee-turned-metal-shaper, taps into a growing hunger to get back to what's real. Through visits with fellow artisans--calligraphers, potters, stone carvers, glassblowers, engravers, woodworkers, and more--many of whom he's profiled for his popular television program, Gorges identifies values that are useful for all of us: taking time to slow down and enjoy the process, embracing failure, knowing when to stop and when to push through, and accepting that perfection is an illusion. Most of all, A Craftsman's Legacy shows how all of us can embrace a more creative and authentic life and learn to focus on doing what we love.
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