One month until the release of Quiver!
A proud father, one month out…
Sometimes it is the small things that reveal a dream come true. The dream I have shared with my daughter to create a book from our global journey known as Project Quiver has been steadily moving forward for two years, attaining radical acceleration when we signed with our publisher Trope at the end of last year. In what has since seemed a bullet train to publication, or perhaps an arrow train (Dad jokes are permitted, arguably mandatory, on a father-daughter quest.), we have worked feverishly to meet our deadlines. In fact, just over two months ago we received an advanced copy of the “real” book, Quiver, our collaborative creation and obviously a massive milestone signalling our success! But the reality of the book’s reality perhaps hit home most strongly just the other day when we sat down to my desk to sign the first of 500 numbered bookplates for our early supporters. At only 16, Ela barely had a legitimate reason for or occasion to use an actual signature, let alone an autograph. Five hundred autographs later, she had forged into her right hand the muscle memory that will likely carry that unique mark with her for the rest of her life, and simultaneously imprinted in me a proud father moment like no other. Comparatively, creating a book to share with the world was a “big thing” while signing the first autograph was a “little thing”, but as a father, I can be in equal reverence for my daughter for both, no justification needed.
Quiver: The Art of Life through Bowcraft, featuring more than 300 gorgeous photos taken Ela and showcasing 14 of the world’s finest primitive bowyers, will be released to readers and stores around the globe in just one month. Purchase your advanced copy now and be one of 500 supporters to receive a hand-numbered and signed bookplate carrying the marks of a determined young woman and her proud father.
Salish Wolf Podcast.
#93 David Young on Project Quiver
David Young is the proprietor of Big Rock Bows based south of Spokane, Washington. David was introduced to primitive archery and bow carving more than a decade ago from his friend, renowned bowyer Clay Hayes. Since then, he has carved his own reputation as an exceptional bowyer and regularly hosts bow carving retreats at his ranch, Big Rock Ranch.
#94 Jay St. Charles on Project Quiver
Jay St. Charles is a legendary bowyer based in Fall City, Washington. While he was born into the world of archery and grew up in his father’s archery shop, Jay eventually became a master bowyer, carving bows under the brand of Pacific Yew Longbows. He lives on a small homestead above the Snoqualmie River Valley, nestled in the foothills of the Cascades.
#95 Gerhard Wiesler on Project Quiver
Gerhard Wiesler is a bowyer living on a 200-year-old farm near Weiz, Austria, where he has nut orchards of walnuts, chestnuts, and pecans. He is a prolific teacher, guiding hundreds of students yearly in the building of selfbows.
About us.
Ela Harper is a photographer and content creator based in Costa Rica. At just 15 years old, Ela is carving her own path - literally and creatively. She has traded traditional schooling for hands-on experience in photography, travel, and Brazilian jiujitsu.
Todd N. Howard is a traditional archery instructor, acupuncturist, and writer living in Nosara, Costa Rica. Traditional archery came into his life a decade ago through his dedicated practice of Qigong, and soon after he began carving bows.
