Spoon: A Guide to Spoon Carving and the New Wood Culture

I’m a hobby woodworker and like any woodworker love the feeling of wood in my hand with a hand tool. So naturally this book seemed worth a try. Well...Not only does Barn show, describe and demystify a variety of techniques, he also shows you how to keep yourself out of the ER! Perhaps the most outstanding element of this book is simply the writing. Barn’s eloquence with words makes this book a joy to read. The man is clearly a closet academic - such a gorgeous writer! It leaves the reader with that Sunday afternoon whittle the wood while sitting on a log in the middle of the woods feeling. My wife, an avid reader, but a woman who has never picked up a saw simply loves to pick up this book. I highly recommend Spoon - it’s simply a masterpiece!

I was shocked to read this book and discover that not only does it very well detail the process and concept of spoon-making but it is also a subtly entrancing guide into our relationship to things, making, nature and, ultimately our place in the world as humans. Thank you for this special offering

I love this book - I have both digital and hard back copies. The book contains a perfect blend of written instruction\insight and photos to make it informative for the newbie, and inspiring for the seasoned carver. With this book and a few Morakniv knives I was able to make some spoons that will not only get food into my face hole, but look good doing it.

Great book., would not hesitate to buy it again. If you have never made a spoon this book will give you a good kick start. Well written and easy to understand. Even though the book has some great photography, it could use a few more illustrations of the processs used to carve. That’s the reason for a rating of four.

Barn the Spoon is an amazing man who can conjure spoons and other items out of green wood with some kind of magic. I know there are knives and axes involved… but the magic still eludes me. He is uncanny. Absolutely amazing!!

Want to get into carving spoons? You should! And you will know how to start, what you need, and how to do it when you're done. Excellent resource.

Spoon is a clearly written, book that gas given me a solid base in spoon and green woodcarving. I do have experience in decoy carving but the us us a new area and thus book is a great technical and philosophical guide. It was an excellent purchase and one I read through and refer back to

A very special book. It is beautifully illustrated and very well written. Not only does it provide solid information on all aspects of spoon carving technique and design, it offers a stimulating philosophy of respect for wood and the process of making things. Barn is a unique character and this book is terrific extension of him and his love of spoon making. And if that isn't enough to entice you, the book itself is the most solid hardback book I have ever had the pleasure to handle. Highly recommended.