As of yesterday you can, if you wish, order a copy of 'Woodworking for the weekend' in the UK. The American edition with the slightly different title of 'Woodworking in a weekend', will be published by Chronicle in October of this year. By stripping away the need for a large tool kit, and suggesting an alternative to the daunting prospect of a visit to the timber yard, the hope is that the reader will be encoraged to tackle a woodworking project for the first time. I've attempted to write it in a style that feels a bit like an old friend dropping by to help you build that garden chair. So far the reviews have been very positive, which is a huge relief. It's easy to lose sight of the fact that a project that has been absorbing all of your time and attention, will eventually be out there in the public domain. And these days when any event however small can achieve global exposure, and any person can write a reivew, good or bad, that has the potential of being read by thousands, putting your work out there is a little more daunting. This is the case for all creative works, from books to music to painting and of course furniture design.
Over the years I've received positive reviews along with the negative for my furniture, and its more than likely this new book will not meet approval of everybody. However the fear of a little criticism must never be allowed to steer you from a course chosen. Your individual design style or 'voice' will not be discovered if you concern yourself with the opinion of others. Nothing you create will ever meet with the publics unconditional love, but show a healthy disregard for critics and you may end up with something that meets with yours.
"To avoid criticism say nothing, do nothing, be nothing".
Aristotle.
- Please buy my book. And any positive criticism welcomed.
