Hans-Ueli Baumgartner is one of Switzerland’s leading metal designers. In this book, he presents the vast range covered by his past projects and works. Beyond that, he also reveals the thoughts that move him in the creative process, and speaks of the inspiration he has drawn from metalworking colleagues and partners in other trades.

This book offers more than a look inside his workshop in Beckenried. It also grants insights into the finding of form, the realization of ironwork and blacksmith art.

Hardcover, 304 pages, 700 photographs in color and b/w, sketches and drawings

An in-depth photographic Survey of the Work of Eight World-Class Smiths

This massive 400 page book  showcases the work of contemporary Italian smiths. It will prove to be a treasure trove of ideas for the working blacksmith.

This volume shows gates, railings and other work for homes and buildings which were produced from 2000 through 2007. This book was put together by a smith for other professional smiths who produce gates, railings, and other metalwork for homes and buildings.

You will definitely get many design ideas from the excellent, high quality photos in this book. The photo captions are in Italian but the text is of minor importance, if any at all. This book is worth every bit its price.

400 large format pages with 800 color photos.