The Faith of America Illustrated by Norman Rockwell (1980 Hardcover in DJ) Author: Fred Bauer Illustrator: Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) Publisher: Guideposts Carmel, NY U.S.A. 1980 Before Norman Rockwell's death on November 8, 1978, Fred Bauer had contacted the artist about writing a book focusing on some of his more inspirational illustrations, the ones that lifted spirits and filled doubting hearts with hope and faith. With the encouragement of Harry N. Abrams, founder of the publisher of fine art books, Artabras, and friend of Norman Rockwell, this book could be researched and reach fruition after Rockwell's death. Fred Bauer is a writer from New England. He has written more than a dozen books. Born in Ohio, he has had wide experience in communications, having worked in the newspaper, radio and magazine fields before turning to books. He makes his home in Princeton, New Jersey. Norman Percevel Rockwell (1894 – 1978) was an American author, painter and illustrator. His works have a broad popular appeal in the United States for their reflection of American culture. Rockwell is most famous for the cover illustrations of everyday life he created for The Saturday Evening Post and Boy's Life Scouting magazines over nearly five decades. With over 100 illustrations, this work tells the story of Norman Rockwell's life and themes of his work which inspire us as Americans: * Faith in Our Friends and Neighbors. * Faith in Our Loved Ones. * Faith in Our Hopes and Dreams. * Faith in Our Traditions. * Faith in Our Country. * Faith in Our God. Hardcover has blue leatherette boards with copper lettering on spine in a near fine (As New), unclipped Dust Jacket. Interior is tight, clean and unmarked. Gift Quality Book. Size: 4to - over 9 - 12" tall, 160pp. Condition: Fine Hardcover in Near Fine DJ – Always Privately Owned Copyright 1980 by Artabras, several illustrations and the text included have their own copyrights. This Guidepost Edition published by special arrangement. Printed and bound in U.S.A. No print-run nor edition dates found. No ISBN, LCCN nor MSR. Most likely a Book Club Premium. Notes on Condition/Edition ratings: Fine – means like new, but any book produced over 10 years ago isn't “brand new” or even “new.” Booksellers needed some word to describe this... Like New – A new book, no marks no damage (except maybe remainder marks or shelf-wear) except not obtained directly from the publisher or in packaging from the publisher. Very Good – How you or I might take care of a book, closer to “as new” than standard. Might show ownership. Good – How someone else might take care of a book. Also referred to as “standard.” This is the most likely condition for books of this age title, shows the book has been read or previously owned. Acceptable – How a child, student or a librarian might take care of a book. (Either trying to make sure someone doesn't steal it by plastering ownership everywhere, filled it with copious notes or a book that has been damaged.) Poor – Combination of “acceptable” factors above. Most likely with water damage as well. Might have missing pages (you should ask). Near – Means “almost” in an optimistic sense. e.g., “Near Fine” means very good, but on the high end. 1st Thus – Unique somehow, maybe 1st paperback, new illustrator, misprint or even the 1st edition. A collector might desire this copy. Thanks for looking!