Sam Maloof is probably the nicest living legend Ive ever met. We visited his shop in New York several years ago and expected one of his subordinates to show us around. Instead, Maloof himself gave up an entire afternoon to show us his shop, wood collection and early pieces of his work.
And when we were done, he insisted that he take us out for lunch at a local taco stand. It was one of my most amazing days on the job.
The entire staff of the magazine is eager to see a new book with beautiful photography. Maloof Beyond 90: An American Woodworker is a 92-page collection of photos taken by California photographer Gene Sasse of Maloof at work and play. It includes text from Maloofs co-workers, friends, and customers, as well as President Jimmy Carter.
The book is bound in Moroccan leather and printed on fine art paper archival cotton-rag fine art paper. Only 500 will be printed.
To get an office copy of the magazine, we will need to hold a few bake sales. If youd like to browse some of the contents of the book, you can visit sam-maloof.com. Sasse can be reached at 909-941-3993 to order the book or by e-mail at [email protected].
