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Stephen De Staebler: The Figure

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For a De Staebler fan this is an extrodinary book. The photography is first rate and covers some of his early throne and alter work, the ceramic figures, and his bronzes into the mid 80's. Smaller heads are also included, as well as an extensive bibliography, and source list. Donald Kuspit's essay is interestingly reasoned and indepth. This book is from the Laguna Museum show which traveled in the late 80's. It's supurb image quality and exaustive bibliography are it's strenghts.

Stephen De Staebler is an artist's artist. Few higher compliments can be assigned. Not that his work doesn't speak to all of mankind for it most assuredly does. It is just that being the presence of his figures, pulled from clay like the biblical creation of man then cast into bronze, there is a beauteous purity of vision that somehow connects us all. Donald Kuspit writes eloquently and reverently of De Staebler's techniques, gifts and spiritual vision. This book is beautifully illustrated with a vast assortment of the artist's output. Thiis is a well made monograph...but it is so much more. If you are meeting De Satebler for the first time, welcome to all that is meaningful in our time on earth. If he is a familiar friend, the share your admiration - page after page.

Such Artistry! If you like his work, this book will be a treasure. Plenty of photos. Well photographed. Great imformational text. Glad I found a copy.