Product Description

Written and fully illustrated by internationally known artist Roger Bansemer, this book, depicting Florida’s thirty lighthouses in over 200 paintings and sketches, is sure to be an instant collector’s treasure. The artist recently visited each lighthouse—a feat which took him on many land and sea adventures—and offers here the only book with an accurate description of how each looks today.

What is it about lighthouses that makes us look at them with such interest? It could be their romantic settings. Lighthouses also symbolize guidance and hope. They are stately and reassuring, even to those of us who don’t make our living from the sea. The tradition that these lights burned brightly under all conditions and circumstances is noble and praiseworthy.

Time and technology have caught up with the lighthouses of Florida. Most have withstood wars and weather, but they have not been able to withstand the assault of the modern electronic age. Because of this, many a light has faded from the horizon. Thirty Florida lighthouses still stand. Some of them have been lovingly restored by concerned groups, but others are barely standing, tattered by erosion, vandalism, and the effects of time. Some are remote and lonely places seldom visited; others have become attractions, open to the inspection of the curious and sincere lighthouse enthusiasts alike. All have stories to tell.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #739232 in Books
• Published on: 1999-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 144 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781561641727
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About the Author
Roger Bansemer is an artist who has a deep appreciation of nature. He is recognized for his skillful and beautiful work, which ranges widely in subject matter from wildfires, landscapes, seascapes, and nautical themes to hot-air balloons, lighthouses, and people. He has lived in Clearwater, Florida, since 1957 and recognized his love for painting and sign lettering at an early age. He attended Ringling School of Art and following his graduation in 1969, enlisted in the Navy. He worked diligently in the years that followed and built a unique home and studio filled with hundreds of paintings and prints. Bansemer’s family includes his wife, Sarah, and two daughters, Lauren and Rachael.

Customer Reviews

The Best Florida Lighthouse Book Yet!
Bansemer's Book of Florida Lighthouses is the best book on lighthouses that I have ever read. Inside, is beautiful and colorful artwork of every Florida Lighthouse. This book contains very descriptive information and how to get to the lighthouses. I have read every book on Florida Lighthouses and this one is the BEST and will be for a long time!

A beatiful way to become familiar with Florida's lighthouses
This was a "coffee table" book in a beach house we rented. We were really excited about it and ordered one for ourself and one for our daughter's family. We also ordered the SC and GA one for another daughter. The writing style is so homey and comfortable and the pictures are beatiful and relaxing. The stories and the paintings made us want to see all of the lighthouses. Therefore, we are planning a trip this year to see as many of them as we can. We have also found it exciting to know so much more about the 5-6 lighthouses in our area. This book really piqued our interest in lighthouses with its enjoyable writing and lovely art.

Another outstanding Lighthouse book from Roger Bansemer!!
This is another superb lighthouse book from Roger Bansemer!! I have it in my collection of Bansemer books, AND I've given it regularly as a gift. Whether you're a lighthouse fan, an admirer of art, a student of history, or one who like to travel, there is something for everyone in this book. The art is outstanding, the narrative is well written and informative ( with a good sense of humor too), the layout of the book makes it easy to read and follow. It's an excellent coffee table book. I recently gave it as a gift to a Japanese friend, who was very impressed with it. This book is a real winner- another 5 star from Bansemer!!