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Gargoyle Books Walter S. Arnold, Sculptor |
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I love books. I have a large collection, and these are some of my favorites. Many are unusual and hard to find. You can use the links to order them from Amazon.com and add them to your library.
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| Gargoyles, Grotesques, and Green Men | ||
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Holy Terrors European gargoyles; the author was kind enough to mention me on page 43. |
Right, Angels! This book serves as a photographic sketchbook and visual reference guide. Just published Sept. 2007 |
American Gargoyles Some of my work on the Washington Cathedral and restoration carvings I did for the Chicago Tribune Tower appear in this book. |
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Gargoyles, Guardians of the Gate This is a video documentary. The section about the Washington Cathedral shows 13 gargoyles and grotesques which I carved. |
Guide to Gargoyles and Other Grotesques on the Washington Cathedral You'll find many of my carvings in this book. You can also buy this directly from the Washington Cathedral for $12.95. |
Gothic Gargoyles A very nice book, loads of excellent photos. |
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Gargoyles A tiny book, it will be a fun little gift. |
A Little Book of Gargoyles A small book with nice pictures and stories |
A Little Book of the Green Man Another in the series with "A little book of Gargoyles" |
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Faces on Places A children's book, an intro to architectural ornament (especially carved faces and creatures) and the craftspeople and artists who created these works. |
The Medieval Menagerie Animals of the Middle Ages |
Nightmares in the Sky, Gargoyles and Grotesques Text by Stephen King. One of my restoration carvings for the Chicago Tribune Tower appears on p. 45, misattributed as being on the Wrigley Building. |
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A Cloisters Bestiary Creatures from the collection of the Metropolitan Museum in New York. |
This wonderful book has several hundred pictures, a few of which I contributed. Some of those are photos of my work, others of wonderful sculptures I've seen in the U.S. and Europe. |
Gargoyles and Grotesque Lots of grainy black and white photos, carvings which you won't find in other books. |
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Gargoyles 2008 Wall Calendar Gargoyle photos |
Companion to Folklore, Myths & Customs of Britain My Mirth Greenman appears on the cover. |
Green Man An old book, nice addition to your collection if you can find a copy. |
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Faces on Places None of my work is depicted, since I don't have any carvings on Toronto buildings, but I'm quoted a couple of times in the book. |
The Gargoyle Book: 572 Examples from Gothic Architecture by Lester
Burbank Bridaham and Ralph Adams Cram. |
Strangely Wrought Creatures of Life & Death A study of the folklore and symbolism of gargoyles, grotesques, griffins, dragons, unicorns and Green Men. Illustrated with 50 photos. |
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The Green Man The first significant book on Green Men |
The Gargoyles of Notre Dame Just published, this book hasn't shipped yet. You can pre-order it now. Over 300 illustrations. |
The Green Man This book also includes a green man plaque. |
| Gargoyles for Children | ||
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Gargoyles and Medieval Monsters Coloring Book Start your young artists out on the right foot (or paw?) |
N is for Nostril And G is for Gargoyles. |
The Littlest Gargoyle A charming story |
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The Stone Carvers Tells the story of the men I worked with on the Washington National Cathedral |
Pugins Gothic Ornament An essential sourcebook for anyone doing Gothic stonecarving or other Gothic design work. |
Direct Carving in Stone A classic from 1966 from an ornery, opinionated English stone carvers. One of the first books I found when I was starting out. |
| Cemeteries and Memorials | ||
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Graveyards of Chicago Old cemeteries are museums of beautiful stonework. This is a guide to the graveyards of my home town. |
Going Out in Style Photos of Victorian cemetery sculpture and memorials |
Victorian Cemetery Art |
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Italian Memorial Sculpture Stunning examples of 19th century marble carving. |
Guardians of the Soul Angels and Innocents, Mourners and Saints--Indiana's Remarkable Cemetery Sculpture |
London's Cemeteries A small book, easy to carry around as a tour guide. |
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Beautiful Death Cemetery sculpture |
Saving Graces: Images of Women European Cemeteries. The cover image is a stunning sculpture from Staglieno Cemetery in Genoa |
Tree Stump Tombstones The only book I've seen on these wonderful limestone memorials. |
| Family Crests | ||
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Hearldry |
Heraldic Crests |
Traditional Japanese Family Crests for Artists and Craftspeople |
| Wood Carving | ||
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Grinling Gibbons and the Art of Carving Grinling Gibbons (1648-1721) set the standard for ornamental wood carving. |
![]() The Work of Grinling Gibbons More of Grinling Gibbons exceptional work |
Wood Spirits and Green Men Chris Pye is a contemporary English woodcarver, teacher and author. |
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The United States Capitol For more than half a century, Henry Hope Reed has been the foremost spokesman for the cause of tradition in civic design. This book uses the U.S. Capitol as a means to explain all the elements of classical architecture, and includes an extensive visual glossary of ornamentation and design. |
Guided by a Stonemason You'll look at stone buildings differently after reading this book. A stonemason who worked in many countries, the author explains how stone was shaped and used to construct buildings. |
The Golden City A pictorial argument in favor of classical architecture. Learn to understand and appreciate classical form and proportion. An easy read. |
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Baroque and Rococco Architecture, sculpture and painting of the Baroque and Rococco periods |
Gothic Architecture: 158 Plates from the Brandons' Treatise, 1847 A Dover reprint of a classic design source. |
The Villas of Palladio Descriptions and large format pen and ink watercolor renderings of all 32 villas designed by one of the most influential Italian architects, Palladio. |
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There's More to this gargoyle store!!! | ||
| I offer gargoyles, candle holders, bookends, a fountain, and garden ornaments. Many of my original carved stone sculptures are also available for purchase. Custom orders are welcome. |
THE GARGOYLE STORE:
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| And lots more about gargoyles... | ||
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| You're also invited to visit the rest of my site, filled with sculpture, fireplaces, and information on the history and technique of stone carving. | ||
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