Grinling Gibbons And The Art Of Carving, by David Esterly. 221 Pages. Clothbound. Described by Horace Walpole as "An original genius, a citizen of nature", English woodcarver Grinling Gibbons, who lived from 1648 to 1721 was all of that, and more. Gibbons' spectacular carving style, which ornaments, among other places, Windsor Castle, St. Paul's Cathedral and many of the great country homes of England, has influenced woodcarving in the British Isles and beyond to this day. Here in this beautifully presented and well researched work author David Esterly recounts the life of Gibbons, including his early failures and, later, his spectacular success. Spectacular color photographs of his greatest carvings, commissioned especially for this volume, make this a book that will be consulted form years to come. Esterly's background as a woodcarver himself is especially helpful and evident in his analysis of Gibbons' carving style. Whether you are a student of history, a lover of art, a carver of wood or all of the above, this book will provide countless hours of enjoyment. UNAVAILABLE (BK-0287)