Portraits of the American Craftsman Book (Paperback)
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Book Release:
On November 14, 2013, Tadd Myers and Lyons Press announced the release of Portraits of the American Craftsman (hardcover, 11 x 8.5; 288 pages). The book features 30 companies photographed by Tadd over the last 5 years, along with lyrical descriptions of each by Eric Celeste.
As of March 2017, the hardback version of the American Craftsman book is out of print. We do have a minimal supply still in stock, which is why we are limiting purchases to one book per sale.
The publisher released a paperback version of the book in February 2020, and we should have a new supply of those very soon. -Thank you
Editorial Reviews
"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
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 American craftsmen at 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.
All prints are handcrafted by the artist in a controlled environment with the finest printers and materials available. We use German-made 325 gsm weight Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta paper with a beautiful, soft finish. We use an Epson large-format printer and pigmented archival inks in order to ensure longevity in color and contrast that will last a lifetime. Prints are carefully and professionally packaged for safe delivery and come signed by the artist along with a certificate of authenticity.
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Key Features
Handcrafted by the artist in a controlled environment with the finest printers and materials available using German-made 325 gsm weight Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta paper. Hand-packaged and delivered from the artist.
Each fine art print is signed by Tadd Myers
