"The Quilt" A History and Celebration of an American Art Form by Elise Schebler Roberts with forward by Jennifer Chiaverini. Published by Voyageur Press 2007. List price US $50.00, $60.00 CAN. Hardcover 349 pages.
The size, weight and lovely color photographs place this book in the coffee table book category but the text is well researched. I have often read in quilt history books that early quilted pieces were found from ancient Egypt and Mongolia. Elise tells us in which museums these examples can currently be found. It is that type of detail which I appreciate.
This is a book you definitely want to ask for at the library. I also suggest that you add it to your gift wish list. It is the type of book you will enjoy rereading many times. When I first purchased the book I read it thoroughly. It has been living on my coffee table for several months and I enjoy "dipping into it" again during those rare moment of relaxation.
Susan