Rude Osolnik - A Life Turning Wood by Jane Kessler

A Life Turning Wood — Special Edition

Rude Osolnik: A Life Turning Wood by Jane Kessler is the definitive portrait of one of America's most beloved and influential studio woodturners. This special edition celebrates the extraordinary life and artistry of Rude Osolnik, whose work helped define the American craft movement of the twentieth century.

Written by acclaimed craft historian Jane Kessler, this beautifully produced volume traces Rude's journey from his early years to his emergence as a master of the lathe — a craftsman whose turned bowls, candlesticks, and vessels are held in museum collections across the country. Rich with photography, personal reflections, and historical context, the book offers an intimate look at the man, his process, and his enduring legacy.

A Rare Collector's Opportunity

Of the 5,000 copies printed, only 500 were produced as numbered special edition presentation units — making them highly sought after by collectors and admirers of American craft. The Osolnik family personally retained 100 of these special edition units, and are now offering them for the first time through this store. This is a rare chance to own a piece of that legacy directly from the family.

A must-have for collectors, woodturners, and lovers of American craft, this special edition is as much a work of art as the pieces it celebrates.

• Author: Jane Kessler
• Total print run: 5,000 copies
• Special edition presentation units: 500 numbered copies
• Available here: 100 units held by the Osolnik family — offered directly for the first time
• Ideal for collectors and gift-giving