THE ART OF THE CANOE WITH JOE SELIGA

THE ART OF THE CANOE WITH JOE SELIGA Joe Seliga has been hand building canvas-on-wood canoes in his Ely, Minnesota, workshop for more than 65 years. Seliga's work is considered the best-of-the-best among canoe aficionados and wooden boat builders alike. This all-color celebration of hand craftsmanship and rustic elegance details from start-to-finish the construction of Seliga's canoes, from selecting the right woods through the project's inaugural launch. Within these pages the legacy of this master craftsman is passed on for all to enjoy.ABOUT THE AUTHORS:Jerry Stelmok is a master canoe-builder and the author of three previous books on the subject. The owner of The Island Falls Canoe Company, he lives in Atkinson, Maine.Deborah Sussex is a nationally recognized outdoors photographer. Her work has appeared in National Geographic World Magazine and Wooden Boat Magazine. She lives in Ely, Minnesota. ISBN: 0-7603-1241-9 publish date: 10/15/2002