List of Publications by John Rice Irwin

 

A People and Their Quilts (1983, 214 pages, extra-large format, hardback)

This book contains hundreds of color photographs, mostly by Pulitzer prize winning photographer Robin Hood, of the people who made, used, and cherished quilts. The author interviewed hundreds of old time mountain quilters, as well as many newcomers, in presenting this warm, empathetic book on the country's favorite folk art. After over 12 years on the market, this book is more popular than ever and is now sold throughout the country and in many foreign countries.

 

A People and Their Quilts (Softback, otherwise same as above.)

 

Baskets and Basket Makers in Southern Appalachia (Softback, 1982, 192 pages)

Extremely well received, this work is described by the publishers as "perhaps the country's most authentic and colorful book on baskets and the interesting people who made them." It contains some 300 photographs, not only of various types of baskets, but of old-time, traditional, and contemporary basket makers as well. Like Irwin's A People and Their Quilts, this book has become more popular over the years and is distributed internationally.

 

Guns and Gunmaking Tools of Southern Appalachia (1980, enlarged edition, 1983, 118 pages, softback)

This popular book, with color cover, contains hundreds of photographs of mountain people, their guns, gunmaking tools, powder horns, hunting pouches, along with authentic descriptions of old time gunmakers.

 

Musical Instruments of the Southern Appalachian Mountains (1979, with revised and expanded edition, 1983, 104 pages in softback)

Color cover with hundreds of photographs of hand made musical instruments, and the people who made and played them, with explanatory text relating to these instruments and their makers.

 

The Museum of Appalachia Story (1987, 96 pages, softback with color cover)

The interesting story of how John Rice Irwin traversed the isolated mountains of Southern Appalachia collecting relics and interesting memorabilia (and stories) of the people -- and how he subsequently founded one of the most interesting and popular folk museums in America.

 

Alex Stewart, Portrait of a Pioneer, (1985, 293 pages, softback)

This is an account, largely in his own words. of the totally fascinating and captivating life of old Alex Stewart, an extraordinary mountain man. Hailed around the country by scholars and lay people alike as one of the most important books of its type, it becomes more popular each year. Thousands of letters and comments repeat, over and over again, phrases like: "the best book I ever read," and "I'm reading it for the second (often third) time."

 

All books are available from: MUSEUM OF APPALACHIA, P.O. Box 1189, Norris, TN 37828; Telephone (865)494-7680 or 494-0514; FAX (865) 494-8957.

 

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