There have been times when I’ve made something exceptionally nice, and someone will comment or send an email saying I should publish a book.
Well, truth be told, I have. And this is the 2¢ tour of my book, Where Color Meets Texture…the Fiber Arts of David Taylar Daniels.
This is the front cover of this adorable little hard cover book, showing a close up of one of my favorite handspun yarns, my Kaleidoscope Handspun. In person the colors are much better than this photo of the glossy book cover.
The inside first page shows an amethyst slice with the skein of Amethyst handspun yarn, and the book credits. Yeah, it’s a book by me, about me, so my name’s in a few places…
This is a two-page spread, showing the progression of a project, from dyeing, the finished yarn, then weaving, and the final finished woven project.
Another fun spread is the story of the Drunken Prom Dress Shawl, and it’s origins as a handspun yarn first. My photography has never looked better as it does on this quality coated pages.
More pages of hand dyeing and the woven scarves…
More photography of the various tools I use…
And, even the silly composite photo of me in the studio makes it to the back cover.
And, unfortunately, there are only two copies in existence of this personal fiber arts documentary book. One is for me, and the other is for my dad for his birthday. Because every dad should have a coffee table book of their kid’s work to show off to their friends.
Susan
Fantastic present for Dad…. and yourself!
Tell us how you made these books…
… and job well done!
Susan
Jul 01, 2009 @ 1:54 am
Kate
Awwwww! Your Dad will be so proud of you. What a lovely gift.
Jul 01, 2009 @ 5:41 am
Paula
That is the best idea ever for a Dad (or Mom!) gift.
Jul 01, 2009 @ 6:13 am
marj.
I like the composite photo. I wondered, for just a moment, whether you’d cloned yourself and that was why you were so prolific.
The book is a great idea, hope he appreciates what a creative son he has.
Jul 01, 2009 @ 6:15 am
Benita
What a cool idea! I’m glad the composite photo shows what a helpful person you are to yourself…errr…
Now that’s funny!
Jul 01, 2009 @ 6:35 am
Cindy
Fantastic idea!
Jul 01, 2009 @ 6:36 am
Carole
Limited editions are always more valuable, Dave!
Jul 01, 2009 @ 6:52 am
skimpysmom
all aaawing and oooing aside. have you thought about writing a book for real?there are many books out there for dyeing,spinning,weaving etc, but you do it all. a book about projects from start to finish,wool to garment and everything in between with your scrumptious photos showing every step,describing the materials you use and the specs (wpi,sett etc.)for every project.
Your yarns and finished items are so inspirational.as a matter of fact as soon as i saw your blog headline and before i found out there where only two,i was geared to buy your book!
just an idea!:)
Jul 01, 2009 @ 7:13 am
Debe
What a great gift, and a wonderful way to document what you do. I agree with skimpysmom, I was just waiting to have you tell us where to get one! Hint, hint!
Jul 01, 2009 @ 7:31 am
Ginger
Very cool
Your dad will be thrilled. Don’t forget to autograph it before you give it to him.
Jul 01, 2009 @ 7:46 am
Leslie
way too cool!
Jul 01, 2009 @ 8:05 am
Chris
Very, very cool – I hope the entire print run is signed!
Jul 01, 2009 @ 8:06 am
jackie
Awesome idea! And beautiful job as usual. I’m sure that your dad will treasure it.
Jul 01, 2009 @ 8:30 am
Heide
I’d buy several! How did you do this?
Jul 01, 2009 @ 8:35 am
Mary-Kay
I want one!!!! Where can we buy one???? (not joking!)
Beautiful job!
Jul 01, 2009 @ 8:44 am
Melanie
How beautiful! Your dad will love it.
Jul 01, 2009 @ 8:46 am
Roxie
That totally rocks! Being the multi-talented guy you are, I wouldn’t be surprised if you made the whole book yourself. Did you? That’s going to be SUCH a coffee-table treasure!! (If, by any small chance, it’s a print-on-demand book, then I demand one and will pay up to $50 for it.)
Jul 01, 2009 @ 9:12 am
Robin
Love this!! My older son and his wife gave us a book with pictures from their wedding in Williamsburg, VA and beach pictures from their honeymoon for Christmas. Very nice keepsake.
Jul 01, 2009 @ 9:12 am
Heidi
This is fantastic. An appetizer for what’s coming up?
Jul 01, 2009 @ 10:12 am
Jan B
Your book is just lovely and a wonderful way to “journal” your work. The book will look quite handsome on both your father’s and your coffee tables.
Jul 01, 2009 @ 10:49 am
vanessa
you are just too cool.
Jul 01, 2009 @ 11:04 am
anne marie in philly
FAR OUT, dude!
I bet miss lulu and dusty are meowing for their own respective tomes…
Jul 01, 2009 @ 11:28 am
MarGorsson
I am so impressed with your book. Very classy photographs looks even better than most fibre/ textiles books you see when trawling through amazon for something to inspire your craft.
Jul 01, 2009 @ 11:39 am
Manise
What a super idea! I’m sure your dad loved it. How is he btw??
Jul 01, 2009 @ 11:58 am
Peg in South Carolina
It seems that everything you put your hands to comes out beautiful.
Jul 01, 2009 @ 12:02 pm
Kathie K
I knew it was too good to be true!
Judging from the response, I think a David Taylar Daniels book would make quite a splash in the fiber community.
You’re a very nice son
Jul 01, 2009 @ 12:03 pm
Judi
Oh Gosh – I had my finger all poised to hit the “buy it NOW” button. Your dad is one fortunate fellow, I hope he tells you often how special you are.
Jul 01, 2009 @ 2:55 pm
Sara
Super gift! He is going to be very proud of that book and of you!
Jul 01, 2009 @ 2:59 pm
beverly
What a fantastic idea!
Jul 01, 2009 @ 3:53 pm
Saffron
You are awesome, Dave.
Jul 01, 2009 @ 8:13 pm
Michelle
I bet your Dad is going to love it!
Jul 01, 2009 @ 9:07 pm
JessaLu
That? is the coolest gift, ever.
Jul 01, 2009 @ 9:11 pm
kitkatknit
Way, way more upscale than art on the fridge. Beautiful, you Dad will love it!
Jul 01, 2009 @ 11:39 pm
Debe
Could you tell me where you got the book published. I work for a very small school and we would like to do a 10th anniversary book.
Thanks
Jul 02, 2009 @ 10:33 am
Zoe
Priceless, Dave. What a great present for your Dad.
Jul 04, 2009 @ 10:07 am
penny
What a wonderful & beautiful gift! A beautiful book and I hope one day someone will get you to write one for all of us. Every day you inspire me to try colour. Thank you.
Jul 06, 2009 @ 8:15 pm