Painted Ponies: American Carousel Art

Manns, W.; etc.

ISBN 10: 0939549018 / ISBN 13: 9780939549016

Published by Zon International Publishing Co, U.S.A., 1988

About this Item

First edition hardcover book and dj both in near fine condition. Great color photos. 256 pages. Some writing on front endpaper, otehrwise in near fine condition.

Seller Inventory # 5422

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Painted Ponies: American Carousel Art
• Publisher: Zon International Publishing Co, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0939549018
• ISBN 13: 9780939549016
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

Painted Ponies is teh classic book of antique carousel art. This extraordinary coffee table style book presents the finest carving examples by the most renowned carousel artists. The rarest horses and most unique menagerie animals were selected from America's premier private collections and antique operating carousels. Painted Ponies contains useful guides, charts, and directories for collectors, carvers, artists, and enthusiasts. This book contains over 650 color photographs, 256 pages, 9"x11.5", deluxe hardcover edition.

About the Author

Marianne Stevens began collecting carousel art over 40 years ago, when she first fell in love with the carousels of Coney Island. She is a leading authority on carousel art and history, and was a founding member of the American Carousel Society and National Carousel Association.