Art of the Carousel [Hardcover]

Charlotte Dinger (Author), Betty-May Smith (Editor), Richard C. Carter (Photographer), William Manns (Designer)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 223 pages
• Publisher: Carousel Art; 1st edition (June 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0914507001
• ISBN-13: 978-0914507000
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #414,640 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for the carousel lover, May 14, 2002

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Bruce W. Zubee (Connecticut) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Art of the Carousel (Hardcover)

There are two books that any carousel collector or would-be collector must have. Dinger's "Art of the Carousel" and Manns' "Painted Ponies". These are simply the most complete of the carousel reference books. Bruce W. Zubee - Webmaster - [URL]

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Add it to your carousel book collection!, December 7, 2005

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BostonSoxNation (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Art of the Carousel (Hardcover)

Charlotte Dinger's Art of the Carousel is a must have for any enthusiasts carousel book collection. This book features chapters about all the major carousel artists/carvers and great photographic examples of each carvers style.

There is also a chapter about restoring and collecting these magnificant animals. This book is very similar to "Painted Ponies" by William Manns/Marianne Stevens. Included is a census of operating carousels. Since the book was written in the mid 1980s, many of the carousels that are listed in the census have been long gone. For an updated censue check the National Carousel Association.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quoted from the book's dust jacket, September 3, 2005

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bookdealers2 "I love books!" (Webster, Texas, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Art of the Carousel (Hardcover)

ART OF THE CAROUSEL, lavishly illustrated in full color with over 400 photographs, is a complete guide for collectors, museums and galleries, as well as a delightful book for those who simply enjoy the beauty and nostalgia of the carousel.

The author traces the development of carousel art by describing style variations and identifiable features of carousel animals produced by the major American carving companies. Important considerations in evaluating carousel figures are defined, as well as characteristics that distinguish European and Mexican animals from the more valued carvings.

In addition, the book includes descriptions and illustrations of restoration techniques, practical advice on buying, shipping, and insuring carousel animals, and a census of operating carousels in the United States and Canada.