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On Amateurism: Interview With Jack Hitt, Part 2

On Amateurism: Interview With Jack Hitt, Part 2

The second part of a two-part interview with This American Life contributing editor Jack Hitt, about amateurism and the publication of his recent book Bunch of Amateurs.

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On Amateurism: Interview With Jack Hitt, Part 1

On Amateurism: Interview With Jack Hitt, Part 1

The first part of a two-part interview with This American Life contributing editor Jack Hitt, about amateurism and the publication of his recent book Bunch of Amateurs.

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The Soul of America – We Are All Amateurs

The Soul of America – We Are All Amateurs

Bunch of Amateurs by Jack Hitt hits the stands today. A contributing editor to This American Life, Hitt’s book argues that the “DIY impulse” and “amateur collaborations” are rooted in “the soul of America.”

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How-To: Pom-Pomless Earrings, a Project Excerpt From Chic on a Shoestring by Mary Jane Baxter

How-To: Pom-Pomless Earrings, a Project Excerpt From Chic on a Shoestring by Mary Jane Baxter

Crafters know, almost better than anyone, how one of the best ways to go green with projects is repurposing an existing object, garment or accessory. It’s not just economical, it’s environmentally friendly, and it’s no surprise that crafters excel at upcrafting. This week’s book excerpt is a great example of repurposing and refashioning to maximize […]

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How-To: Portfolio, a Project Excerpt From Reinvention by Maya Donenfeld, Plus a Book Giveaway

How-To: Portfolio, a Project Excerpt From Reinvention by Maya Donenfeld, Plus a Book Giveaway

Maya Donenfeld of Maya*Made is well know in the craft community for her simple and beautiful projects celebrate sustainable resources. Her new book, Reinvention from Wiley, is not just about making cute and useful projects, but also about creating with purpose and attention to meaningful materials. Advancements in technology have increased the pace of our […]

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Text Tool: Steel Pan Tuning

Text Tool: Steel Pan Tuning

You probably can’t learn to make a steel pan just by reading a book about it. But don’t you want to know how? Ulf Kronman’s book is 20 years old, now, but remains the definitive work on the subject. Best of all? You can download it for free right now.

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