If readers haven't yet smiled at the sight of Seattle's life-sized group statue, People Waiting for the Interurban, they might be inspired to make a pilgrimmage for that purpose. This book is a survey in text and photos (some b&w and some color) of the charming and intriguing work of sculptor Beyer, whose people and animals grace public settings in the Puget Sound region, central Washington, Oregon, and elsewhere. The text, written by his wife, includes insights into his thinking and...
AcknowledgmentsDedicationForewordIntroductionPt. 1People Waiting for the Interurban1Pt. 2From Cradle to Cocktails11Pt. 3Skeletons in Our Closet19Pt. 4Studios and Invitees29Pt. 5Large-scale Commissions Prior to People Waiting for the Interurban35Pt. 6Rich Disputes Government Intervention in the Art Market47Selected List of Public Sculptures53Postscript111Index115