Faces in Stone: Architectural Sculpture in New York City

Robert Arthur King

Praise for Faces in Stone:

“With so many historic buildings being torn down, it is important to document these beautiful details of a dying craft. It is a delightful book that will definitely alter the way you see things.”
—Gazette & Herald

Overview

A delightful collection of quirky faces and figures that people New York City buildings, this gift-sized and -priced book is for those who love architectural details and unknown corners of New York City. Browse this array of a hundred faces and figures, with a brief introduction and contextual photos to show the buildings on which the details appear, the addresses, and transportation.

About the Author

Robert Arthur King teaches at the New York School of Interior Design and lives in Manhattan.

ISBN 10: 0-393-73234-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-393-73234-4
2008 / 250 duotone photos / 144 pages / hardcover