This is the first book to examine the full range of McIntire's carving career and to put it into the broader perspective of his contemporaries' work and federal decorative traditions.

Concept

Dean Lahikainen's expertise in McIntire's work as a carver led to the first exhibition of this facet of the architect and carver's career. As well as being a complement to the exhibition, this volume has taken its place as the authority on the subject. While comprehensive, it also shows the work to its very best effect.

Content

Key to the success of this book is the close interplay between text and picture. Nearly every text reference to an illustration is no more than one page away from the picture. The eloquent text, written with authority, is appropriate for scholar and general reader alike.

Design & Production

The design complements the text at every turn, and the layout permits ease of comparison where appropriate, sometimes accommodating several pictures on a spread, but never feeling crowded or tight. Thoughtful design and top-quality printing were of paramount importance, especially for the intricate details, which needed to be reproduced clearly while still conveying proper scale and proportion.

The Result

An elegant, beautifully printed, large-format volume that advances scholarship on the magnificent work of an American master.