“…[caught] the spirit and richness
of a school that dominated the art world during my tenure.”
—Will Barnet, Artist, NYC
“…written with intelligence,
warmth and passion…an invaluable work…” —Everett
Raymond Kinstler, Artist, NYC
“…archival photos …are,
all by themselves, worth the price of admission.” —Tad Richards,
Woodstock Times
“…a very delightful retrospective
of a colorful institution…We dipped into the book…and didn't
dip out…” —Ann LaFarge, Taconic Papers
“…highly readable…”
—Artworks, Newsletter of National Art League, NYC
“…Steiner presents a spirited
story of growth, development, and tradition.” —FYI, New York
Foundation for the Arts, NYC
“…an insightful and spirited
study of this formidable institution…” —Gordon Dane,
Manhattan Arts International, NYC
“A welcome addition to our library…”
—Brian Hannon, The International Fine Print Dealers Assn., NYC
“…[Steiner] is a masterful
writer and has made the those years at the League come alive for me!”
—Mrs. Hampton H. Wayte, Artist, Richmond, VA
“An easy read from cover to cover…
has the potential to be a best seller.” —Carol Sims, Antiques
and The Arts Weekly, Newton, CT
“…very engaging and informative.”
—Carolou Faller Kristofik. Artist, Middleburgh, NY
“…wonderful, informative and
interesting…” —Louise K. Reisman, NYC
“A quick run-through stirs up much
delightful nostalgia and promises weeks of happy memories” —Harry
Sternberg, Escondido, CA
“…an engrossing and instructive story
of teaching, learning and creating…” —Hacker Art Books,
Book Sellers, NYC
“what a great job” —Dohn
Cluff, Franklin, MA
“I can't stop reading it; it's fascinating and written beautifully”
— Art Seiden, Woodmere, NY
“I am happy to be a part of it” —Carol Lyons, Ardsley
On Hudson, NY
“great job love the book congratulations” —Elena Zang,
Woodstock, NY
“A must read for all people associated with the arts” —Anthony
Krauss, Woodstock, NY
“an elegant book in appearance and content” —Elizabeth
Mowry, Kingston, NY
“the jacket and cover copy has me champing at the bit” —Leta
Nadler, Pacific Palisades, CA
“It is beautiful!” —Sheldon Cholst, M.D., New York, NY
“completely fascinating”
—Doris Andrews, The Weir Farm Trust, Ridgefield, CT
“What a great book!! a big, valuable
work” —Heinrich J. Jarczyk, Cologne, Germany
“What an achievement. You are
now a member of the distinguished historians of our era. Congratulations”
—Florence Lonsford, New York, NY
“almost finished reading the book. It is fantastic!!” —Kristy
Bishop, Saugerties, NY
“your book brings to life all the excitement of learning to draw
and paint at the League as well as learning the philosophies involved”
— Anne Riblett, Middletown,
NY
“quite an achievement and warrants its place among the histories
of art institutions” —Mary Blackey, Bristol, PA
“clear, conversational and in the spirit of Rosina's original request”
—Paula Nelson Kleinhans, West Hurley, NY
“Bless you for taking on the History” —Joan Sullivan,
Larchmont, NY
“Kudos to you who has taken on
certain artistic poetry which may have been forgotten÷I am flushed
with emotions” —Martha Bloom, Westport, CT
“it is a handsomely produced book and I am delighted to have it”
—Frank Sypher
“very impressive” —Aida Born, West Palm Beach, FL “…[Steiner] wrote of the
artists [he] met with affection;” ‹Earl Hubbard, Artist, Falls
Village, C
T“…I devoured the book in one
sitting (lasting until 3am)…” —Maryann Bonito, Crafts
at Rhinebeck, Rhinebeck, NY
“…a lovingly written portrait
of the Art Students League.” —Claire Paisner, Pastel Society
of America, NYC
“…interesting and exciting
to read, not boring as some historical publications can be, and well
worth the reading.” —Fredericka Taylor, Mountain Eagle,
Lifestyles, Catskill, NY
“…inspiring and joyful to
read.” —Gordon Webster, Artist (Barbados)
“What a beautiful volume, a labor
of love.” —Vivian Ackerman, Artist, Great Neck, NY
“It speaks of home sweet home
to me…” —Candasa. Artist, NYC
“…a fascinating and beautifully
written story…” —Lillian Sten-Nicholson, Artist, Barbados
Museum & Historical Society, Barbados
“I'm enjoying it immensely!”
—Laraine Jablon, Artist, Hauppauge, NY
“I have enjoyed every word and
only wish it were longer…” —Albert L. Bross, Jr., Artist,
New Vernon, NJ
“It's a treasure of memories of
events and friends…” —May Janko, Artist, NYC
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