Here are a few of the books written by Wooden Bow Tie sculptor Marv Beloff. Each book is described in the paragraphs below. If you like what you read below and would like more information about the books, feel free to contact us.

"WE'LL BUILD A MUSEUM"

by Marv Beloff

     A wonderful thing happened in Meriden, Connecticut on July 10th 1994. The American Silver Museum, the nation's only museum dedicated to the art, history, and science of silver and silver manufacture, was officially opened to the public. It had been more than a decade-long struggle to accomplish this and it is a story of importance. I had been at the center of this fundamentally grass-roots project from the beginning. This book "We'll Build a Museum" is an inside look at dedicated volunteers, American history, political chicanery, consummate professionals, and international luminaries in the silver trade that combine to make a fascinating tale. On one level it is a Connecticut community working together to pay homage to its heritage. For more than a century Meriden has been known as the Silver City. On another level it is about local politicians who coldly put their own self-interest ahead of  their community; of an immensely wealthy industry that has virtually disappeared from Meriden and neighboring Wallingford; and of visionary involvement of men and women from such acclaimed institutions as Christies and Tiffany. It is an intimate example of problems faced by volunteers throughout the country. Step by step, from beginning to end, the reader experiences the actual plan and execution necessary to create a world class museum and the incredible problem which can thwart that effort.

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by Marv Beloff

"Beyond is Within," tells the story about a retired Emanuel who finds a way through meditation, using the unified field theory, to beam himself back in time to meet and question the great philosophers. Beginning with Socrates, Plato and Aristotle, Emanuel invests his entire being in these travels. Gradually he shares the experiences with his neighbors, North and South. Eventually he assigns his passion and insights to them. The story highlights some of the great concepts wanting in our society and is a story worth telling. On one level it is a philosophical retrospective paying homage to past genius. On another level it is about a reflective thinker who carefully devises a passage back in time. Eventually, although somewhat reclusive, he involves his neighbors in his secret experiments. Surprisingly, his journey's are echoed by a mysterious, fascinating and intriguing figure. It is an intimate example of problems faced by man everywhere. Step by step, Emanuel learns. At end, he comprehends an overwhelming obligation to share his newly acquired knowledge. The book is sparse. It is not long. It presents a glimpse of great men and concepts which ought not be forgotten. It even suggests that change in man is possible. The title is derived from the idea that the reaching hand discovers - Beyond is Within.

by Marv Beloff

"A Family" takes place in a small Connecticut town. A proud, hard working family prospers and is content with the success of both business and the raising of three accomplished sons. The introduction of second generation spouses, however, has a remarkably unsettling effect on the stability of the family. Meet and get to know members of the clan. Learn of the deep, dark, hidden convulsive upheavals which occur. Understand why the family scars and especially those of the third generation children are so overwhelming.Compare your own family in the light of the one in "A Family" and discover much more about your own life.