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Dan Snow builds stone walls without benefit of mortar or other binding material. This ancient dry-stone method is experiencing a revival, and Snow's In the Company of Stone is full of moody photos of recent landscape projects, some of which look as if they'd been part of the scenery for centuries. Snow's poetic commentary and a helpful appendix of design detail make for an inspiring, informative book.
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Although some sculptors choose to subtract--carving away at a block to reveal the form concealed within--others, like Snow, fabricate works that reach fruition by way of an additive process. The compellingly tactile quality of stone entices Snow to build drystone walls and other structures, sometimes crafting such autonomous shapes as spheres. Likening the process of walling to alchemy, Snow conveys a boundless delight with his occupation. Whether describing the material that occupies his days, or expressing intricate knowledge of how stone responds at each stage of construction, Snow writes beautifully. Befitting the narrative, a felicitous clarity distinguishes Peter Mauss' black-and-white photographs and beguiling color images, all of which reveal Snow's profound artistry at work. In all, this handsome book discloses the potency of stone as displayed in the deftly crafted walls and staircases, raised planting beds, and fanciful grotto that enhance the houses, gardens, and open landscapes of Snow's fortunate clients. Alice Joyce
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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The Art of the Stone Wall,
By "r_vanneman" (Fairfax, VA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: In the Company of Stone: The Art of the Stone Wall (Paperback)
Want to learn how to make a stone wall a piece of art instead of construction? Dan Snow will guide you in this book. A book very strong in artistic expression, not construction technique. One excellent resource is the detail in the back which provides important information on how long each project took, stone sources, and construction methods. Photographer understands the art of stone because he uses his art well to express the art of the stone. You may not learn a whole lot, but you will be inspired, and thats the strength of his work!Its not construction, its truely ART!
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A survey of the art involved in building the stone wall,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: In the Company of Stone: The Art of the Stone Wall (Hardcover)
In The Company Of Stone isn't just a landscaper's book, but deserves a spot on the art shelf as a survey of the art involved in building the stone wall. From Snow's own experiences working in stone to the various alternative designs offered by stone wall structures, In The Company Of Stone pairs black and white photos by Peter Mauss with the author/artist's reflections.
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Inspiring,
By William Braswell (Harrington, DE, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: In the Company of Stone: The Art of the Stone Wall (Paperback)
Many books explain the "how-to" of stonework; in this book Dan Snow explains the "why". The reader gets a glimpse of the creative possibilities of stone. Excellent photography; inspiring. This book is a "must-have" for anyone interested in stonework.
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