Lighthouses!: A Pop-up Gallery of America's Most Beloved Beacons

Lighthouses!: A Pop-up Gallery of America's Most Beloved Beacons by Foster, Bruce. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781592236978.

From the busy Atlantic waters to the rugged Pacific coast, explore the countrys most historic and beautiful lighthouses with amazing 3-D pop-ups. Lighthouses! A Pop-Up Gallery of Americas Most Beloved Beacons features more than 25 color photographs and original illustrations showcasing Americas coastal guardians. From the historical to the technical, author Al Mitchell, a renowned expert in the field of lighthouse study, explains the important roles played by each beacon through the years. This unique tribute includes 5 amazing, architecturally accurate 3-D pop-ups designed by acclaimed paper engineer Linda Costello. Beautifully illustrated pop-ups stand approximately 9 1/2 inches tall and 5 inches in diameter and demonstrate each lighthouses unique design and function. Pop-ups include some of the most famous landmarks in the country: Cape Hatteras Light, North Carolinas distinctive black-and-white barber pole; Old Point Loma Light, the beacon for Californias Gold rush traffic; and Floridas prominent Ponce de Leon Inlet Light. This is the ultimate book for admirers of lighthouses and architecture.