Long Beach Island Rhapsody
– Paintings of the Island by Sixty Contemporary Artists –
This limited-edition, oversized, coffee table art book features more than 280 paintings of
Long Beach Island by sixty contemporary artists. Each painting has been exquisitely repro-
duced and is accompanied with text by the artist. The stunning works of art contained in
this gorgeous folio not only show the Long Beach Island of today but also preserve many
of the Island's past landmarks and scenes—now gone
forever. The artists' charming and informative writings
describe their motivations and creative processes as well
as insights into the Island's loveliest locations, history,
lifestyle, and more.
Its five comprehensive chapters include "On The
Beach," "Along The Bay," "Land marks & Homes," "32
Views Of Barnegat Lighthouse," and "The Shack On The
Cause way." Also in cluded is an Introduction to the works
by editor and publisher George C. Valente, brief biogra-
phies of each of the artists, and an Index to their works.
Long Beach Island Rhapsody is one of the most beautiful
books about the Jersey Shore ever
published. Never before has there been
a book of paintings of the Island—nor
of any area of the Jersey Shore—on this
magnificent a scale. It is a tour de force
full of delight, warmth, and uplift, and
is sure to bring many sittings of viewing
pleasure. It will also make a great gift for
special occasions and the holidays.
$50.00
284 pages
Hardcover with dust jacket
Two 36" full color fold-out
illustrated maps of the Island
Bound-in ribbon bookmark
Actual size: 12 1/4" x 12 1/4"
ISBN-13: 978-0-9777077-1-3
Detail of one of two 36" fold-out
maps of the Island.
TO ORDER
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Toll-free: (888) 22-SHORE (227-4673)
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