The Work of Craft: An Inquiry into the Nature of Crafts and Craftsmanship

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Summary: She re-discovers a long-lost art.
Review: Carla Needelman has brought back to the light of day a long lost art. Have you ever wondered how the ancient craftsman learned and plyed their trade? Before there were how-to books and detailed instructions, how did man gain his knowing about an art? If you had to construct something and had no plans, is there a way you could tap into your own knowing, and using that successfully complete the task? Read Carla Needelman with care...she speaks from a depth the casual perusal of her book will obscure. Above all, read it and try to apply what she says if you wish to experience yourself in a new way. Kudos to the second Needelman to write brilliantly. Cheers, Ron Loving, University of Oklahoma

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Summary: Not just about creativity, but also about soulwork
Review: This is just a wonderful book. More than just about the work of an artist, its reflections on how we approach our life's work of any kind are deeply spiritually relevant for everyone.

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Summary: A superb book on the process of creativity
Review: Whatever your creative interests, this book is a must. A sustained exploration of what is involved in bringing a work into existence. Wonderful writing, wonderful thoughts.