Maker-Artists of Milton Keynes

Spotlights the lives and work of makers of beautiful hand- crafted objects in the new city of Milton Keynes today As Milton Keynes celebrates its 50th birthday, this book delves into the lives and work of twenty-five makers of handcrafted objects who are based in the city today. Illustrated by beautiful colour photographs, this book explores how the landscape of Milton Keynes, from the recently built ultra-modern to the enduring pockets of historic buildings, stimulates and enhances the artistic lives of the makers. AUTHOR: Linda Wilks is a writer, researcher and former university lecturer, who has published for academic and general audiences. She writes about people, the arts, music and the social value of festivals. She is interested in textile arts and enjoys designing, dyeing and sewing fabrics. She lives in Milton Keynes, where she is a member of the Milton Keynes Arts Central MeetUp Community. Ann Pegg has published articles and books for academic, workplace, and craft community audiences. A tutor and course writer for the Open University, she is also a musician and keen ceramics practitioner. She lives in Milton Keynes and is a volunteer at the Westbury Arts Centre in Milton Keynes. Brian Tomlinson is a freelance photographer with a passion for nature, art and music. His work has been published at The Truman Gallery, on the BBC's Sky at Night, on album covers, festival websites and publications. He was recently commended in the 2016 Sony World Photography awards. He is a lifelong resident of Milton Keynes SELLING POINTS: . Featuring 25 makers of beautiful objects based in Milton Keynes today . The artistic history and creative hubs of this new city provide the background for the makers' stories . Richly illustrated with 150 bespoke photographs 150 colour illustrations