Richard Capes’ Drawings Capture Siesta Key, An Artistic Tour of the Island.

Sarasota, Florida: Capes Studio of Florida, (1992). First Edition. Signed & Inscribed by the Author. Oblong quarto, paperbound (stiff, full-color illus. tan wrappers), 175 pp. Very Good, with lightly rubbed edges. From lower cover: In this book, Richard has created a thoughtful, enchanting tour of Siesta Key, including private homes, businesses, beach scenes, flora and fauna. He has incorporated his own observations in a running commentary that links the verbal with the visual. This habit grew from his student days when he was working on his Masters degree and one of his professors urged him to keep a daily diary. The concept of recording in a diary gained greater signficance when he traveled through Italy, Mexico, and Central America... If you have spent any time on Siesta Key, you will be charmed as you wander through this book. If you’ve never been to “Siesta,” you will be most eager to visit the Island. I look forward anxiously to find out the subject Richard will be developing in his next series of drawings. (Inventory #: 51690bd)