Tells how to select wood for turning, describes the qualities of a well-shaped design, and demonstrates special turning techniques

With a unique talent for making even the most abstract ideas accessible, the world's most admired turning teacher offers an invaluable wealth of design advice.

This craftsman's companion celebrates the woodturners and innovative artists from around the world who have taken bowl-making to a higher level of aesthetic for

Presents full-color illustrated instructions to making wooden bowls, and provides advice on tools, wood selection, and design, solving common turning problems,

Move beyond basic woodturning with the creative approach to "segmented" woodturning, popularised by master woodturner, Ray Allen. Inside you will find more than