Customer Reviews

Blackstock's Collections: The Drawings of an Artistic Savant

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Greg Blackstock is a former student of mine in Seattle Public Schools.He has sent me copies of his art over the years. I am delighted that he is getting recognition at this time in his life. The book accurately portrays his life as well as his art. Autism is also described in a sensitive and caring manner.I have given this book to relatives of autistic children and have been told that it was a very positive read.Also of interest was the description of the art gallery where Greg's material is shown and sold.

I ordered this from Amazon and then when I received it, I noticed that the binding was completely falling apart. I returned the book for another and experienced the same thing. I decided to keep the book and just be more careful with it. I saw a copy of this book at a bookstore the other day and that book too, has bad binding. Other than the apparent faulty binding, I really enjoy this work and highly recommend it to everyone.

**Edit: I contacted Princeton Architectural Press about the binding and they acknowledged that the first batch of books had glue issues. They sent me a new copy and it's perfect.

Blackstock is a genius in the vein of of Henry Darger, and the IDEA of this book is clever. However, the examples are a bit scanty as is the accompaning text. Sadly, the way the plates are oriented on the page "cut" edges off the art work, additionally, the glue on my new copy was already dry and cracked ruining any collectability this volume might have had. Skip this book and check to see if Mr.Blackstock's art is on display anywhere near you, and go.

I had to have this book! The detailed, yet innocent depictions of everyday images is a must have for anyone. it inspired me to look at common images with new eyes. I love this book

Interesting account of the life and times of Gregory L. Blackstock. The book is resplendent with Gregory's illustrations and accounts.

listmania.
what a lovely book of pictures.
arrived perfect condition, on time.