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ART & ANTIQUES Magazine
Gary Collison, Editor of Markers, Journal for the Association of Gravestone Studies reviewed Forgotten Faces for A&A magazine’s December issue and stated: “The collection in Forgotten Faces is wonderful. It is a stunning gallery, filled with haunting echoes of the past. …a wonderful selection, beautifully photographed. …an important addition to the study of both cemeteries and immigrant life in the U.S.” (12/03)
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Shelley Esaak - Art History Guide
“The first reference of its kind, Forgotten Faces is recommended reading for those who take an interest in threatened and/or vanishing art mediums and Americans with immigrant roots. The latter group includes most of us who claim United States citizenship. . Happily, Forgotten Faces is but the first volume of a planned series.” (03/08/05)
WRITER'S DIGEST
“This is a unique and intriguing history of immigrant America. Featuring beautiful photographs throughout, it is very well researched and a valuable contribution to the literature.” (5/05)
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Jim Kerr, News Director
and Host of "On the Town" for ABC/KNCO’s radio called Forgotten Faces “a fascinating book, beautifully presented.” (8/2/04)
SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY

Laura Lent - Adult Collections Coordinator writes “ …a wonderful book with well researched essays. It eloquently expresses California’s immigrant roots while the faces in the memorial portraits speak movingly. I highly recommend this beautiful and unique book.” (10/05)
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
Feature Article Headlines: “Memorial Portraits in Stone – Working Class Art Left Unforgettable Faces from the Past” (6/19/04)

MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW -
FIVE STARS!
“Images of immigrants from 28 nations have been captured to heartrending perfection presenting a unique cross section of photographic art and history combined.” (2/05)