Sam Maloof Woodworker by Sam Maloof, softcover

Sam Maloof Woodworker by Sam Maloof, softcoverSam shares his love of wood, how he came to make the furniture he is so rightly admired for, and his philosophy of life in this very personal narrative. His long time friend Jonathan Fairbanks, curator of American Decorative Arts and sculpture at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, encouraged Sam to think about his life and career and to share those thoughts with the reader. The result is a fascinating and warm account of a life well lived. Sam relates

Barnett’s practice encompasses both traditional hand tools and modern computer-controlled machining

This DVD shows details of Sam working in his shop

his new home and shots of the historic home at the new location awaiting reassembly

Working with my hands is a joy

From the day I started I have been able to make a living working for myself and doing what I like to do: work in wood

In a relatively short video

Ann was the Maloof Relocation Project construction manager

Jimmy Carter

and I decided I wanted to be a woodworker

early in the project

California has a long and rich tradition in the crafts

In the Solomonica series of cabinets