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Hardcover coffee table book Shaker Design: Out of This World, edited by Jean M. Burks. Published by Yale University Press in 2008, 245 pages. "Published in conjunction with the lan dmark exhibition of the same name, this comprehensive volume explores the enduring legacy of Shaker design through furniture, household objects, textiles, gift drawings, and decorative arts. Featuring essays by leading scholars and richly illustrated throughout, the book examines the Shakers' commitment to utility, honesty, and craftsmanship while tracing their lasting influence on modern and contemporary design." Show more