{"product_id":"special-edition-of-rude-osolnik-a-life-turning-woodrude-osolnik-jane-kessler","title":"Rude Osolnik -  A Life Turning Wood  by Jane Kessler","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Life Turning Wood — Special Edition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRude Osolnik: A Life Turning Wood\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Rare Collector's Opportunity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Jane Kessler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal print run: 5,000 copies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial edition presentation units: 500 numbered copies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable here: 100 units held by the Osolnik family — offered directly for the first time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for collectors and gift-giving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rude Osolnik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45428608237602,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0860\/2127\/5682\/files\/IMG_8407.jpg?v=1779559654","url":"https:\/\/www.rudeosolnik.com\/products\/special-edition-of-rude-osolnik-a-life-turning-woodrude-osolnik-jane-kessler","provider":"Osolnik Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}