Colorful examples of folk art at its most refined, carousel horses are now highly collectible treasures, cherished for their brilliant detail and spirit. This lavishly illustrated book traces the history of carved and painted merry-go-round steeds from their golden age in the 1920s to the present, and outlines the methods and materials used to restore these icons of cultural history to their original glory.
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Carousel of Life and Love,
By Linda J. Shoberg (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Carousel Horses: A Photographic Celebration (Hardcover)
If you want an all-inclusive book on carousel horses, this is the book. The writing is informative, concise and imaginative. It details carousels from beginning to now and even gives the addresses of many of our nations best carousels. The photographs are exquisite. The colors, the close-ups, you can almost hear the music. If you purchase this book for your collection, you will thank yourself.
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THE definitive book on carousel animals by a master carver,
This review is from: Carousel Horses: A Photographic Celebration (Hardcover)
Sherrell Anderson, a true master carver in the style of the master carousel creators of the 19th century, has written the one book that can tell you about carousel animals from inside the business. Not a collector or dilettante, he is one of the foremost creators, restorers and overall authorities in the world of carousels. This authoritative book covers carousel history, carving techniques and offers a real inside look at the beauty and wonder of carousel animals. The pictures are incredible, including shots of unique custom-made animals that have never been seen elsewhere. This book is a must for collectors or anyone who loves carousels.
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The title is misleading,
This review is from: Carousel Horses: A Photographic Celebration (Hardcover)
The book title is a bit misleading. This is less a celebration of historic carousel horses than a step-by-step guide on their restoration. Author Sherrell Anderson operates a carousel restoration company, and the book is clearly written from that point of view.
Although there are a few pages devoted to Looff, Dentzel, Carmel, and the other original carvers, each receives less than a page of discussion. On the other hand, 75 pages are devoted to purchasing antique horses on the open market, spotting fakes, and the steps involved in repairing and restoring them. It's as if an introductory text on carousel history was wedded to an expert's guide on proper restoration. This would be fine if the title more accurately described the book's content. The book itself is attractive, with high-quality glossy pages filled with color photographs. If you're looking for a comprehensive survey of the various carvers and their works, you'll be a much happier camper purchasing "Painted Ponies". However, if you're interested in how these animals are constructed, carved, and restored, "Carousel Horses: A Photographic Celebration" should hit the spot.
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