Portals and Gates offers the forst comprehensive overview of Albert Paley's public, private, and institutional passageways and also highlights key works - both built and imagined - in his long career. This book presents the finest examples of Paley's distinctive interpretation of gates, portals, and passageways.

Format: Hardback,  Dimentions: 8 1/2" x 11",  Pages: 143,  Illustrations: 150

Architectural Ironwork presents over 375 spectacular examples from more that 100 of today's top blacksmiths. Focusing on the renaissance in artistic blacksmithing Meilach presents a vast array of ironwork recently commissioned for contemporary, commercial, and residential buildings, as people become more aware of the versatility of iron today. Architectural Ironwork showcases over 375 spectacular examples of work from more that 100 of today's top blacksmiths, supplemented with historical works from 15 countries.

Format: Hardcover.   Dimensions: 11" x 8 1/2"   Pages: 256   Illustrations: 286

The Contemporary Blacksmith, brings together over 500 works by nearly 200 artist-craftsmen from 16 countries to illustrate the unprecedented activity in modern ironwork. Meilach shows how metal work has blossomed into a serious art form over the past twenty five years. She introduces some of the men and women who are fascinated by smithing, and why and how the act of manipulating metal becomes such a powerful muse. You could easily be inspired to pick up a hammer and try your hand at this ancient art form gone modern.

Format: Hardcover.   Dimensions: 11" x 8.75"   Pages: 256   Illustrations: 538

Tools, Techniques & Inspiration

After a short history of ironwork is discussed and the fascinating properties of iron and other metals are explored, all of the basic forging techniques are then presented.

Format: Softcover.    Dimensions: 7" x 10"   Pages: 328   Illustrations: 769

Hot-forging iron  -  Blacksmithing  -  is a craft that evokes a passion, yet demands a considerable commitment because it is just too much like work to undertake lightly. Written by a leading artist blacksmith, and illustrated with one hundred and eighty photographs and fifty drawings by the author, Forged Architectural Metalwork discusses design, construction, finishing and installation; and describes the wide range of concerns and skills required by smiths working in the architectural field today.

Format: Hardcover.   Dimentions: 8 3/4" x 10 1/2"   Pages: 176   Illustrations: 230

Sculpture from the Modern Blacksmith and Metalsmith

A striking display of artworks produced by today's leading blacksmiths and metal smiths. Works for private homes, public places presented here are created by John Medwedeff, Nathan Blank, Tony Higdon, Erika Strecker, and Zachary Nobel. Also included are ornamental vases, bowls, plates, and containers as well as gates, railings, furniture, and lighting.

Format: Hardcover.   Dimensions: 11" x 8.5"   Pages: 256   Illustrations: 521 color

Blacksmiths have been an essential part of the development of global civilization for thousands of years. Initially forging rudimentary tools and weapons, their work transitioned to more sophisticated tools, agricultural implements, and instruments of war. The Industrial Revolution reduced the need for the blacksmiths' work and hence slowed the development of their craft. The renaissance of the last 30 years was led by individuals such as Francis Whitaker whose dedication to the craft inspired many to learn the art and techniques of blacksmithing. Whitaker and a few of his students forged the beautiful, functional ironwork for two ranches in southwest Colorado in this book. A Heritage in Iron, earned, in 2004, the PubWest Publishers Association of the West Winner's Award and 10 pages in the Architectural Digest. Featured throughout are hand-forged fixtures, fireplaces, tools, and includes 200 color and historical photos. An Independent Publisher IP Award Finalist. Index.

Format: Hardcover.   Dimensions: 12" x 10.75"   Pages: 215   Illustrations: 200