Woodworker Biographys?

[woodyone]

I was curious to find out if there has been any biography's written by woodworkers or about woodworkers. I have had a look on the internet but not really found anything useful and i was wondering if any one knew of any books like this. Anything will be helpful.

Thanks
Woody.

 

[Mr Ed]

Norm Abrams book 'Measure twice, cut once' is partly autobiographical and is quite a good read.

I also enjoyed Toshio Odates book on Japanese woodworking tools, which has some aurobiographical anecdotes scattered through the text. Thinking about it, George Nakashimas book is similar as well.

Cheers, Ed

 

[woodyone]

Thanks Ed, i'll have a look into them.

Woody.

 

[houtslager]

There's always the book by a little known shipwright / chair maker from Wales, - john Brown, then ther's a few semi bios by jim Tolpen, theres a few more but I am nowhere near my library to assist any further.

ps I second the book on George Nakashima's life and woodworoking ethos.

HS figuring out what to do next.

 

[OPJ]

Another recommendation here for George Nakashima's book, The Soul of a Tree.

 

[woodbloke]

...nnot forgetting of course the Krenov books. Well worth dipping into - Rob

 

[woodyone]

Thanks for the help i have had a look into these books and quite liked the look of Krenov's books and noticed that he has written a fair few. Any one got a favorite or one that they enjoyed the most.

Thanks

Woody.