THE ARTS
Spires, Elizabeth

I Heard God Talking to Me: William Edmondson and His Stone Carvings

(3) YA Spires's poetic writing reflects the hard work and spiritual inspiration that guided the hands of self-taught early- and mid-twentieth-century African American sculptor Edmondson. Often using handcrafted tools, he chiseled pieces ranging from biblical and historical figures to others displaying a whimsical sense of humor. Stirring, crisp black-and-white photographs capture details of the artist's skill. This volume is worth browsing slowly and carefully. Bib.

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