Art of the Canoe By Stelmok and Sussex. Joe Seliga has been hand building canvas-on-wood canoes in his Ely, Minnesota, workshop for more than 60 years. Seliga's work is considered the best-of-the-best among conoe aficionados and wooden boat builders alike This all-color celebration of craftsmanship, integrity, and elegance details the construction of Seliga's canoes, from selecting the right wood through first paddling. 156 pages, 200 color photos. Published August 2002. B08018 E0301 D0303