This survey of current trends in international woodworking explores the artists' inspirations and techniques. Veteran wood artists and newcomers are featured in hundreds of striking color photos. Includes carvers, turners, and sculptors of free standing and wall mounted sculptures, installation pieces, furniture, vessels, jars, vases, bowls, boxes, teapots, and much more. This useful and beautiful guide benefits buyers, art teachers, professors, museum curators, collectors, galleries, and artists alike. A resource guide in the back provides contact information. AUTHOR: Jeffrey B. Snyder has written and edited many art-related books. He and his family live in southeastern Pennsylvania. SELLING POINTS: -Features modern and classical design -Includes carving, turning, segmenting, and piercing techniques - Contemporary artists introduced ILLUSTRATIONS 100s colour photographs