John Kassay, an accomplished draftsman, furniture maker, and photographer, began compiling the photographs and measured drawing that make up this amazing book more than 10 years ago. Kassay’s sensitive attention to detail in this comprehensive study makes this book the standard reference work on this small but distinctive group of artifacts of the nineteenth century. The Book of Shaker Furniture is an asset for people who are attracted to things Shaker and especially those interested in reproducing Shaker furniture for use in everyday life.