Helena Hernmarck: Tapestry Weaver (Byggforlaget, Stockholm)

A wonderful portrait of the Swedish-born textile artist Helena Hernmarck (b.1941) who specializes in large tapestries for public spaces. Its pages profuse with color reproductions of Hernmarck's photorealistic works, this biography traces the artist's life and artistic development from her roots in Gamla Stan, Sweden to her current base in America; and through the pop decade into the age of computers. She maintains close ties to Swedish traditional weaving throughout her explorations of the medium. Distributed by the U. of Washington Press. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)