Synopses & Reviews
A book in celebration of Portland’s Maker Movement and the people behind it.
What is this Maker Movement, you ask?
It is the legions of artisans and craftspeople and entrepreneurs and
doers who are re-inventing and reshaping artisanal manufacturing one
hand-made product at a time. It is the people who are starting
businesses, developing products, honing their skills and offering
support and sharing tools and knowledge with each other. The Maker
Movement is gaining momentum across the globe, and everyone is looking
to Portland to uncover the who, what, why and how of this critical
resurgence of artisanal manufacturing. Through the creation of beautiful
and thoughtfully produced goods — from food and fashion to housewares
and craft brewing — Portland is showcasing the city’s deeply embedded
values and playing a lead role in shaping the fast-growing manufacturing
renaissance.