Why To Make Things

Why To Make Things

A collection for Paul Kirwin based on this prompt: “I’m a retired custom woodworker. I find community in the writings of others that have found satisfaction and comfort and value in the crafting of things. I’m not looking for ‘How-To Make Things’ books but more like ‘Why To Make Things’ books”

The Genius of Japanese Carpentry: Secrets of an Ancient Woodworking Craft

Cover of The Genius of Japanese Carpentry: Secrets of an Ancient Woodworking Craft

Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do

Studs Terkel • 2 highlights

Audacious Gardening: On Daring to Care

Georgina Reed theplanthunter.com.au

Thumbnail of Audacious Gardening: On Daring to Care

Avoiding Kits

Andrew Lovett-Baron andrewlb.com

Thumbnail of Avoiding Kits

The reason why we create anything is because we love it enough to see it exist.

https://are.na/block/6409233

Handwork in Wood

Cover of Handwork in Wood

The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance

Josh Waitzkin • 2 highlights

Cover of The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance

Preview of 01-jpeg

The Arc of the Practical Creator

Lawrence Yeo moretothat.com