The Great American Carousel: A Century of Master Craftsmanship

by Tobin Fraley

Signed by Author to Front End Paper; Limited Edition Number 416/2483; Very Good/Very Good in Blue Cloth over Boards; Hard Cover W/ Dust Jacket; 4to; 132 pages; B/W and Color Illustrations and Photographs; Illustrated End Papers; Chronicle Books; 1994; Limited Edition First Printing; A Century of Master Craftmanship; Foreward by Nina Fraley; Book appears unread; Text smells slightly of smoke; Minor rubbing to DJ DJ in archival mylar jacket; Handsome Book!

132 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1994

Reviews

[Rosanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting history of the carousel in the United States. Most of the early carousel artists were immigrants from Europe who brought their craft and talents here. The book has historical photos of some of the early carousels and the workshops where they were created. There are also photos of some of the stunning hand-carved horses and other animals that were so lovingly made.

[Foxytocin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not a hugely-detailed book.....but very pretty and entertaining none-the-less.

[Nic · Rating 5 out of 5]

An informative history of American carousels and the artists who carved them. Includes beautiful photos of the stunning merry-go-rounds that survive to this day.