Contemporary Sand Sculpture

Barbara Purchia and E. Ashley Rooney wrote Fairy Homes and Gardens (2014) and Glass Art: 112 Contemporary Artists (2016). Ashley is the author of many books for Schiffer Publishing, specializing in contemporary art and architecture.  Barbara is working on several stained glass art commissions. Barbara Purchia and E. Ashley Rooney's previous books include Contemporary Sand Sculpture. Rooney specializes in contemporary art and architecture and has authored more than 50 books. Purchia is a stained glassartist. As coauthors, they offer complementary experiences and perspectives.

"The authors take you on a round-the-world tour of sandscapes, showcasing an endless array of sculptural figure, forms and styles ... Everyone of the 160 pages reveals a dramatic sandscape, encouraging you to stick your toes in the sand." - David Aldous Cook, The Trader, September 2018