Toronto Makes
The Things We Love and the People Who Make Them
- Publisher
- Figure 1 Publishing
- Initial publish date
- Sep 2019
- Category
- Folkcrafts, Product, Furniture & Cabinetry
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781773270524
- Publish Date
- Sep 2019
- List Price
- $38.99
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Description
A beautiful object in itself, Toronto Makes is an inspiring tour through Toronto's thriving makers scene
Toronto Makes features over 50 of the city's most exciting creative entrepreneurs sharing the stories behind the crafts they've dedicated their lives to. This beautifully photographed and designed volume celebrates bakers and brewers, fashion and jewellery designers, furniture makers and ceramicists, and many more - an eclectic group of incredibly talented people who make Toronto a little more special.
Toronto Makes pairs engaging profiles by Toronto writer Randi Bergman artful photos of the people and products of Bather, Bellwoods Brewery, Biko, Coolican & Company, CXBO Chocolates by Brandon Olsen, F. Miller Skincare, Mary Young, Mima Ceramics, Pilot Coffee Roasters, Province Apothecary, Rekindle, Sloane Tea, and many more. This captivating collection illuminates the complex stories things made with a passion that will impress and inspire.
About the author
Contributor Notes
Randi Bergman is a writer, editor, podcaster, and consultant who covers a variety of topics, including fashion, art, culture, and lifestylesometimes self-deprecatingly, other times seriously. Her work can be seen in the Globe and Mail, The Cut, Canadian Art, S/ Style, and Toronto Life. Previously she was the executive digital editor at FASHION Magazine.