Quiver Presale Extended One Week!
We are extremely grateful to everyone who has supported Project Quiver through a purchase of our upcoming book, Quiver: The Art of Life through Bowcraft. Published by Trope, this gorgeous coffee table book featuring 14 of the world’s finest bowyers is expected for release in the end of October. We have decided to extend the presale for one more week until July 20. So if you have not yet bought your copy, there is still time.
Reflections on Project Quiver as the Presale Rolls on
As we near the halfway point of the official presale, I am yearning to bring Project Quiver back into my truth, which means writing authentically (hence this) and bow carving. Thanks to Ryan Gauthier of Stormcrow Archery, I have two bows underway from staves that he gifted me: one sassafras and the other persimmon.
Official Quiver Pre-Sale Begins Soon
With only 4 months to go until Quiver: The Art of Life Through Bowcraft lands in bookstores, the official pre-sale of our Founders Edition is about to begin.
Project Quiver enters publishing phase!
After carving bows with 14 of the world’s best bowyers, Project Quiver has now entered into the publishing phase of what will be the most beautiful book of traditional archery ever created.
The Final Bow of Project Quiver!
After visiting 14 bowyers around the world, the travel portion of the Project Quiver journey has concluded.
Project Quiver continues through Europe!
Project Quiver continues its European tour with visits to 3 new primitive bowyers.
Project Quiver Arrives in Europe!
Project Quiver continues its global tour of the world’s best bowyers. In July and August we made 4 beautiful bows in Canada, and now we have made 3 more in Europe.
Project Quiver Completes Canadian Journey!
Project Quiver, the father-daughter journey to document the world’s finest traditional bowyers, continues. In June we made 3 beautiful bows in the USA, and we have just finished making 4 bows in Canada!
Project Quiver in Canada!
The Canadian leg of Project Quiver is underway with three bowyers in British Columbia, and the USA journey winds up with visits to bowyers in Pennsylvania and Maryland. Follow our father-daughter journey showcasing the best in primitive archery.
Project Quiver begins in USA!
Our journey to carve bows with the best bowyers in the world, and to document their craftsmanship and lifestyle in a stunning coffee table book, is underway. Learn about the USA leg of Project Quiver and the upcoming Canadian journey.
Project Quiver.
Our mission, known as Project Quiver, is to travel the world interviewing and photographing more than a dozen of the most distinguished bow carvers. With each bowyer, we spend several days in his workshop capturing his craft and story while carving a bow under his guidance. The final product of Project Quiver is a stunning coffee table book known as Quiver: the Art of Life through Bowcraft. This book features in-depth and intimate profiles of each bowyer and his artistry through captivating narratives and beautiful imagery.
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Book Review - Owning Your Own Shadow
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