Po Shun Leong: Art Boxes

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Summary: An excellent book for inspiration
Review: Finally, a book on woodworking that doesn't read like a Craftsman band saw instruction manual! This book covers all the bases - from an exsquisite gallery of finished work, to a guided tour of his technique and studio. I especially admire Po Shun for his openess in sharing his advice and techniques. Also apparent in the photographs is the enviable openess of his studio and workshop. Careful attention should be paid throughout the book to the theme that this is not a how-to-book, but rather a primer on the latent potential of woodworking. I've been inspired!

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Summary: A Generous Inspiration.
Review: Finally, a book on woodworking that doesn't read like a Craftsman band saw instruction manual! This book covers all the bases - from an exsquisite gallery of finished work, to a guided tour of his technique and studio. I especially admire Po Shun for his openess in sharing his advice and techniques. Also apparent in the photographs is the enviable openess of his studio and workshop. Careful attention should be paid throughout the book to the theme that this is not a how-to-book, but rather a primer on the latent potential of woodworking. I've been inspired!

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Summary: Wood-working Magic !
Review: Po Shun Leong not only creates masterpieces of art and architectural design;he shares his techniques with the reader.This book would be a success as a pictures only coffee-table volume,yet it goes a step further with insight and instruction in the science of box-making.

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Summary: An excellent book for inspiration
Review: You will enjoy this book! I was delighted to find that there were several "how to" projects that emulate Leong's trademark look. He truly is an artist. The only reason that I didn't give 5 stars is that I think the book itself is poorly bound. I got my book on Monday and had only looked at it a couple of times when all of the pages came out from the cover (Tuesday). My friend had the same problem with her book. They should have used better glue!