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Viktor Schreckengost: American Da Vinci

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The book is an excellent read for any fan of Viktor's. It includes many of his pieces that have not been seen before, including dinnerware, theater designs, and toys. It has wonderful pictures of all of Viktor's various artworks. The new text greatly expands upon the different mediums he worked in and how he was influencial to American design.

Fine artist, sculptor, and ceramicist Viktor Schreckengost has had an enormous impact of popular culture through his Limoges dinnerware designs, his work as a graphic artist, theater and costume designer, as well as his industrial designs which ranged from Murray bicycles, pedal cars, planes and boats, to Steelcraft toy buses and trucks, commercial printing presses, the first riding lawn mower, General Electric lighting fixtures and appliances, the Sear's Beverly Hills lawn chair, and that classic icon of American childhood -- the little red wagon. Profusely illustrated in full color and enhanced with the addition of an Index and Image Catalogue, and with expert commentary by former museum curator Henry Adams, "Viktor Schreckengost: American Da Vinci" is a superbly presented and informative introduction to the life, work, and artistry of a remarkably talent who dedicated himself to the esthetic improvement of American popular culture. Highly recommended for personal, professional, and academic library American Art History reference collections and supplemental reading lists.

A great book about a great man......very informative.......I met the man so therefore I am extremely impressed....

Viktor Schreckengost is a truly amazing man! This book shows his wide range of design and artistic talents and accomplishments, and talks about his philosophy, which was so important in all of his work. The author has talked with Viktor, and includes Viktor's comments on some of his own work. There are many photos of his work in the book, including his famous Jazz Bowls, paintings, sculpture, toy pedal cars, and much more. This book is a wonderful tribute to Viktor as part of the celebration of his 100th birthday!