Home The Book Author Why Buy? Testimonials To Order Contact Us Tell A Friend Featured Product	why buy lives shaped by steel: a book about metal art and metal artists.       Lives Shaped by Steel:  What’s in it for you? Architects and landscape designers:  A source book of ideas for presenting a total exterior image for your project, including entrance gates and decorative embellishments for the building environment, as well as identification of artisans to consider for developing and executing your unique landscape accessories. Homeowners:  See how others have added distinctive ironwork accents to their estates, and how they have worked with the designers and builders of ironwork to achieve unique statements of their personal lifestyle. Blacksmiths:  Learn how others have established successful businesses, working with discriminating, high-end clients, as well as clients with smaller projects and pocketbooks. All:  Fascinating interviews with over forty metal artists, delving into their philosophy of design and approach to their craft. The book is a work of art you’ll be happy to own and display.