- Hardcover: 223 pages
- Publisher: V & A Publications (30 Sep 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1851772553
- ISBN-13: 978-1851772551
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 504,054 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A study of the work of 17th century decorative woodcarver Grinling Gibbons, whose work adorns the interiors of Windsor Castle, Hampton Court Palace, St Paul's Cathedral, Badminton, Burghley and Petworth. Tools, workshop practice, materials and finishing are all dealt with in detail.
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"...a marvellous study; erudite, genial and well-informed. The book has a rare intimacy with its subject." INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY
"...a marvellous study; erudite, genial and well-informed. The book has a rare intimacy with its subject." INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY
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A Singular Work - Scholarly and Engaging, 28 Dec 1999
By Clarke Green "CAG" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Grinling Gibbons and the Art of Carving (Hardcover)
Esterly has created scholarly yet engaging study of the life and work of Gibbons, arguably the greatest and most well known master of the art. Esterly delves into the thought processes behind the work of carving and reveals his intimate knowledge of the subject honestly aquired by countless hours at the carver's bench. Historians, woodworkers and art enthusiasts will be find his account of Gibbon's life and work as complete a treatment of the subject as they could hope to find. While there is much carefully explained technical information concerning the mechanics of carving and creating Gibbon's monumental works it is presented with rare clarity and enthusiasm. Any serious carver should own and study this unparalled work.
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An absolute "must-have" for the woodcarving enthusiast!, 3 Nov 1998
By roxbury4@oregontrail.net - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Grinling Gibbons and the Art of Carving (Hardcover)
A master of his trade, Grinling Gibbons astounds you with his work. In this latest book on Grinling Gibbons, David Esterly adds something new to the usual discussion. He disects and explains the techniques that Gibbons used to create his work. If you have marveled at Gibbons' work, you won't want to miss this book to have the secrets revealed at last.
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