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A Gift of Angels: The Art of Mission San Xavier del Bac (Southwest Center Series)

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Author Bernard "Bunny" Fontana and photographer Edward McCain have created a beautiful masterpiece of photograhy and historical accounting of the art treasures contained within San Xavior. It is obvious this work was a passionate undertaking by these two. I had the luxury of knowing the author's son and therefore was able to be given updates throughout the course of the book's development. I can share that the end result exceeded everyone's expectations. I just purchased another copy as a gift for my own mother. This book is the epitomy of "a labor of love." We now have a rich and fulfilling record of the art and history of this important and cherished southwest Mission. At nine pounds, this book is substantial. But the artfullness of the pictures and story told through the words exceed the weight of the book.

this book was purchased new as a birthday gift for a friend. The photographs are beautiful. Ed McCain takes wonderful photos.

Tucson, Arizona has the best church in the United States of America. The San Xavier Mission is the sistine chapel of the Southwest dessert. The history will take you by surprise and the mission will capture your heart like no other church has ever done before. For the people that go every weekend they call it home, but for the people that come to visit, they call it magical. This book will show the art, history and beautiful preservation of one of the oldest mission in the world. Bernard L. Fontana is a great author that really shows a side of this dessert jewel like no other before him. This book will not last long for sure and to have it is like having a piece of history in your very own book collection. Enjoy! We love you Bernard with love from Carl your alter boy.

The book documents very well the richly decorated Baroque Mission San Xavier del Bac. It is thorough, each statue and each section of the church well researched and described, and well based in history. If only every historic structure of importance had a historian such as Bernard Fontana, and a talented photographer to illustrate their riches...

A GIFT OF ANGELS: THE ART OF MISSION SAN XAVIER DEL BAC is simply stunning: a lavish, oversized presentation packing in color photos by Edward McCain with a survey of a mission built in the late 1700s. The mission is a destination for Catholics where locals and visitors pray to Saint Francis: its art, sculptures and paintings hold wide appeal both for arts and spirituality collections and the volume comes from an anthropologist who lives within a mile of the Mission. 200 gorgeous oversized color photos and a spiritual and artistic analysis make this an outstanding pick!

A Gift of Angels is just that a beautiful table top book. It is not only graphicaly pleasing but has much information.

Dr. Fontana has a wealth of information and insights into the art at the Mission San Xvier.

This Book Is A Stunning And Well Researched Effort On The Art

Of San Xavier del Bac.The Author,Bernard Fontana's Knowledge

Of this subject is first-rate and it shows.Photos Are Incredible

Would recommend this book to anyone whether they are familiar with San Xavier

Or Not.Kudos To Dr.Fontana And Edward McCain.

Often called the Sistine Chapel of North America, this book is a beautiful monumental effort honoring Mission San Xavier del Bac, a unique and little known treasure. The authors did a wonderful job.

This is sure to become a treasured keepsake

that will remain on our coffee table as a reminder

of our love for "The Dove of the Desert"

Different populations, cultures and religious beliefs seeded the magnificent small church known locally as "The White Dove of the Desert". Its history is provided by word anad picture in this magnificent volume - too heavy for the coffee table, maybe, but a must to own, browse, cruise, read and reread.