Alfred Habermann: Blacksmith & Designer

Alfred Haberman was a blacksmith legend with an explorer mentality and a master of modern design.Traditionally trained he used traditional smithing techniques to create large iron work with heavy textures. Habermann was a paragon of a “restless mind.” It was his explorer mentality that drove this blacksmith born in the Bohemian town of Iglau out into the world – with open eyes and a healthy portion of inquisitiveness for everything that could be designed, especially for those things made of metal. It was metal that he had been designing from his very early years, and the metal – primarily iron – which shaped him. His modest way and quiet nature made him a resting place in our fast world. In his presence you calmed down and when he started talking you simply had to take time to listen.

Format: Hard cover, Dimensions: 8.5 x 11.5, Pages: 175, Illustrations: 184

Exploring the art and craft of blacksmithing through 15 generations of Boone blacksmiths including step-bystep directions for Dan Boon's famous dragon head.

Format: soft cover, Dimentions: 5.75 x 8.5, Pages: 107. Illustrations: 100.

Philip Simmons, Blacksmith

A stimulating book for young readers about this amazing African-American craftsman. Simmons is truly a hero and role model. His gates, fences, and railings decorate the city of Charleston, SC where he forged for most of his long life.

Format: Hard cover, Dimensions: 8.5 x 9.25, Pages: 48, Illustrations: 29

Charleston Ironwork: A Photographic Study

This photographic essay records the rich legacy of the artform, as seen in Charleston's remaining ornamental wrought and cast iron examples. The photographs are listed by streets, enabling the visitor to use this book as a guide while enjoying a stroll around this beautiful historic city.

Format: Hard Cover, Dimensions: 11.5 x 9.5, Pages: 208, Illustrations: 288

Der Kunstschmied: The Artist Blacksmith 

No words needed in this early photo documentary of the legendary master.

Format: Hard cover, Dimensions: 8.75 x 10.50, Pages: 224, Illustrations: 751

This book is intended to demonstrate the incredible versatility and beauty of scaled-down architectural and ornamental masterpieces

Format: Hardcover, Dimensions: 8.75 x 11.25, Pages: 224, Illustrations: 171 photographs by Robert D. Golding