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Finding that unique gift for the book lover just got easier! From
the natural, the mystical, the graceful, the whimsical or the dramatic,
these handmade, one-of-a-kind, artisan book ends will add lustre to
every collection of books as these examples illustrate.
Fortner Books is proud to present these wonderful & functional library necessities from the studios of these talented local artists. |
Gary Fortner, A lifelong wood worker and carver, he creates romantic and nostalgic vignettes
in wood.
Sally Prangley, creates colorful, whimsical bookends of wood and wire.
Kathleen Kler, who recently discovered her latent
talents, molds clay with her hands, fires with varied materials and
produces original creations
that have a mystical connection to ancient artists.
David Haakenson, husband and artistic partner of Kathleen, is a professional woodworker who has produced complementary support pieces
for her work as well as a range of polished and rustic bookends of his own design from a variety of native woods.
Sharon Soames displays her creative abilities with a wide range of "found" items.
Assembling from nature or from man made, she exhibits a wonderful sense of proportion and design.
Shannon Gentry, a trained graphic artist and sculptor, also works with a range of media.
Experimenting in casting she produced a pair of "sense-related" bookends.
Carolina Veenstra works primarily as an artistic bookmaker, binder and restoration specialist.
Tim LaGrandeur, welder & metal artist, has a keen eye for reproducing natural images in metal.
Cynthia Dice, accomplished ceramic artist, finds creative expression in colorful and whimsical characters.
Molly Greist, stone carver, developed huge local following with her unique touch on found stone.
Pair...$ 350.
"Crows", Tim LaGrandeur.
Etched and welded steel sculpture (4 1/2"H x 4 1/2"W) with felt-covered bases. $ 39 each; $ 75 pair.
"Untitled", Tim LaGrandeur.
Hammered Copper & steel sculpture (12 1/2"H x 3 1/2"W) with felt-covered bases. $ 300 each; $ 500 pair.
"Frog Princess & Prince", Cynthia Dice.
Ceramic Art (7 1/2"H x 6 "W) with non-slip bases. $ 68 pr.
"Rooster", Cynthia Dice.
Ceramic Art (7 1/2"H x 6 "W) with non-slip base. $ 36.
"Blackboard", Gary Fortner. Hand Carved and hand painted wooden figures on wood base.
6"H x 5 1/2"W. $55 ea / $105 pr.
"Beach II", Gary Fortner. Hand Carved and hand painted wooden figures on wood base.
6"H x 5 1/2"W. $65 ea / $125 pr.
Curved Oak, David Haakenson.
Simple and pure, white oak. (7 1/2"H x 5 1/2"W)
with felt-covered stainless steel bases. Pair...$ 27 ea / $55 pr.
"Tapered Alder", David Haakenson.
(7 1/2"H x 5 1/2"W) with felt-covered stainless steel bases. Pair...$ 27 ea / $55 pr.
"Woodpeers", Kathleen Kler & David Haakenson.
Alder trunk, sealed and ceramic "peers" tucked into notches. 8" H X 5" W. $ 75 ea/$ 140 pr.
"The Reader I", Gary Fortner. Hand Carved and hand painted wooden figures on wood base.
7 1/2"H x 5 1/2"W. $65 ea / $135 pr.
"Waiting for Frida", Molly Greist.
Stone Carving of Stag on found stone.
7"H x 9"W. $150.
"Barked Cherry", David Haakenson.
Cherry with retained bark. (7 1/2"H x 5 1/2"W) with felt-covered stainless steel bases. Pair...$ 40 ea / $75 pr.
"Flowers", Sally Prangley.
Handpainted wood and wire. 5 1/2" X 5 1/2". $ 45 ea, $ 85 pr.
| If you are interested in purchasing bookends you may call us 206-842-6577 or send us an email: books at fortnerbooks.com or complete the contact form Contact Us. We will ship to you or as a gift, and will quote shipping costs based on weight. |
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