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Hand to Earth: Andy Goldsworthy Sculpture 1976-1990

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If you've ever wondered at the line " I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree." Andy Goldsworthy can help. His sculptures created from nature (ferns, ice, poppy petals, etc.) are some of the most breathtaking compositions I have ever seen. This is a grteat primer book on him. It has a little of all his work from his "holes" to "arches". While not as lush and detailed as some of his other books, they are usually more focused and take a specific angle on his work. (eg. wood, stone, arches) This book is rich with information though, and a great grab bag of his work. Buy this book, find out what you like and buy more. I promise you wont be dissapointed.

I borrowed this from our library, having seen the Rivers and Tides video and purchased "A Collaboration with Nature." The reason I like this particular edition better is that there are many essays and a lot of reference and bilbiographical material in this one. "Collaboration" is almost 100% images (and excellent ones they are) but this volume gives a lot more insight into his methods, and the amazing range of his work. Ideally, I would recommend both books.
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Disclaimer: I haven't yet seen the "single-word" titled series published in the 00s, but I'm eager to see what he's been up to since 1990 (when this volume was published) and 2001 (when Rivers and Tides was released.)