Latifa Sayadi in english, 215 pages, many photographs in colour, format 21 x 26 cm, hardcover <br><i>Striking Women was put together by the Berlin artist, Latifa Sayadi, with contributions from women all over the world. It gives special reasons for every viewer to admire it as a living salute to smithing women surpassing all countries, continents, styles, methods, and concepts.Latifa Sayadi is a Tunisian/German artist blacksmith and sculptor based in Berlin, Germany. There she runs a workshop where she creates her sculptures and commissioned pieces. She is also interested in exposing the works of female blacksmiths. In 2008 she finished and published her documentary film about women blacksmiths, Queens of Iron.</i>

Metallgestaltung natürlich kreativ Wilhelm Häderle, Oskar und Andreas Hafen in german and english, 192 pages, 261 photographs in colour and black-and-white, 110 sketches and drawings, format 25 x 29,7 cm, hardcover   The objective of the book by Häderle and Hafen is to instruct future generations of metal designers and artist blacksmiths, helping them find their way to independence through technical expertise, craftsmanship and creative power. By focusing on forging techniques, young people are to be well equipped to pursue their trade in a contemporary, seminal, valuable and sustainable manner. Once they internalise the content of the book, they will be able to convince customers through competence and creativity in the honesty of their trade. Last but not least, the artist blackmsmith and metal designer shall once again be called upon by the field of architecture when it comes to implementing unusual normalcy in metal.

  Peter Elgaß in german, 160 pages, more than 300 colour photos dimensions 25 x 30 cm, hardcover

  Alan Evans and the New Iron Age Editors: George Breeze, Lesley Greene and Mary Greensted Dimensions: 170mm x 240mm, 128 pages, paperback     Earth, Fire, Iron: Alan Evans and the New Iron Age is a handbook about contemporary blacksmithing inspired by the outstanding artist blacksmith, Alan Evans (1952-2023) whose brilliant conception of a set of gates in 1980 for the Treasury at St Paul’s Cathedral, London was seen as game-changing for the craft. With contributions from leading voices in the artist blacksmith community, it provides an overview from Evans’ roots in the Cotswold Arts and Crafts movement to exciting developments in the craft since 1980 as makers and educators stepped up to the challenges and positives of blacksmithing and began to engage in constructive thinking about ways of tackling environmental issues and climate change. The book includes an overview of the important and pioneering Artist Blacksmithing course at Hereford College of Arts and an introduction to issues around commissioning new work. Case studies by seven artist blacksmiths at different stages in their careers brings all these issues to life. Earth, Fire, Iron will inspire and assist both students and established makers and open everyone’s eyes to the potential of this elemental craft.

  Der Metallgestalter Alfred Bullermann in german and english, 208 pages, about 450 black and white and colour photos, dimensions 25 x 30 cm, hardcover

  Umfassende Monografie zum 80. Geburtstag des Pliezhausener Kunstschmiedes Paul Zimmermann. Mit einem Vorwort von Winfried Stürzl   in german and english, 210 pages, hardcover   This book presents the work of the Swabian ironsmith Paul Zimmermann. Since opening Atelier Zimmermann (AZ), his studio in Pliezhausen, in the foothills of the Swabian Jura in southwestern Germany, in 1963, he has created several hundred grave markers and numerous fountains, gates, signs, and independent pieces. Zimmermann constantly challenges the boundaries of his medium and craft. He uses new technical and creative techniques to give contemporary form and meaning to traditional materials such as iron, copper, bronze, and other metals. He approaches the tasks assigned to him by exploring and slowly developing each conclusive form. Alternating between minimalistic and expressive solutions, his work is exceptional in the artisan forging production of the postwar period to the present day. Zimmerman continues to receive recognition in Germany and abroad, with international shows, including a presentation at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London, and publications. This book, published on the occasion of his eightieth birthday, is the first comprehensive monograph on his work, his studio, and his workshop―his life.

  Bildband 21,0 x 21,0 x 0,4 cm, 34 Seiten   ----------------------   New - however, the book may show slight signs of wear from storage (back in the day, not every book was covered with a film...)   This book is out of stock in bookstores - we still have a few remaining copies, some with slight signs of wear. We are selling these while stocks last.