Circles of Delight

<p>Quite by chance San Francisco has become one of the carousel capitols of the world. It today hosts carousels from all three of the most important historic American carousel makers -- the only city anywhere with that distinction! What's more each carousel has been restored close to its original condition. </p><p>Circles of Delight celebrates the beauty and diversity of these traditional hand-carved wood carousels of the Golden Gate City. With its vibrant photos and informative profiles it is bound to delight carousel lovers of all ages. </p><p>/////////////////////////////////////////////////</p><p>Aaron Shepard is an independent writer and photographer. He has been entranced by carousels since childhood -- but his love and interest were rekindled when his wife Anne L. Watson wrote a novel about a young carousel restorer. When a business trip brought them to San Francisco in April 2004 Aaron spent three days photographing the city's carousels giving him the photos for this book. He currently lives in Bellingham Washington. </p><p>/////////////////////////////////////////////////</p><p>Filled with beautiful photography . . . You will treasure this book. -- Bette Largent President National Carousel Association</p><p>/////////////////////////////////////////////////</p><p>CONTENTS</p><p>San Francisco Zoo Carousel</p><p>Yerba Buena Gardens Carousel</p><p>Golden Gate Park Carousel</p><p>/////////////////////////////////////////////////</p><p>ALSO FOR CAROUSEL LOVERS . . .</p><p>JOY by Anne L. Watson. In the Oakland California of 1989 Mirai San Julian is a young woman with a fascinating life and a rich past. She restores historic carousels -- her dream career -- working from her own studio in a former roller skating rink. Yes Mirai has a lot going for her -- but then why is everything in her life suddenly falling apart? And while she knows how to restore a carousel will she know how to restore relationships with those she loves? </p><p></p>