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Holy Mountain review…

“Washington National Cathedral offers On All My Holy Mountain in its Christmas catalogue” Wilson-Hartgrove said he “was struck by the beauty” of Rosenberry’s final product, “what the monastic tradition calls the illumination of the text.” Rosenberry also produced another handmade … Continue reading

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Holy Mountain review

“in its artistic beauty, has the feel of a sacred text.” When someone picks up On All My Holy Mountain: A Modern Fraktur to read the inspiring words of Duke Divinity graduates, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove and Isaac Villegas, at first they … Continue reading

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Holy Mountain review …

“Pax Christi USA and Fellowship of Reconciliation ordered special editions.” The final product, each one handcrafted by Rosenberry Books in a Chatham County (NC) workshop, is a combination of Diane’s artistic acumen and Rosenberry technological innovations, which allows Diane’s artwork … Continue reading

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“…about honoring the uniqueness in every child!”

Thank you for the brilliance that is Appletta! What a gift of *sparkle* you bring with your magical and incredibly inspired letters. A tradition that has become more about money is finally seeing a revival in MAGIC!!! I have told … Continue reading

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“It is a masterpiece, not because I wrote it, but due to your art work and design.”

I am thrilled to share this book with you. Your creative artistry and design have added so much to this work. I love the Zodiac of Elvis! It’s an Elvis mandala. And,as you know, the foreword by Thomas Moore and … Continue reading

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Pieces of History, creation …

“Go first class’. That’s where Rosenberry Books came in.” Jane approached Lynn Brower, whose museum shop at the state history museum is an unexpected mecca of local art. Jane had thought originally that “I would do the drafting for the … Continue reading

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Tao of Elvis on display in National Portrait Gallery

“… serious contributions like … David Rosen’s The Tao of Elvis …” Elvis Presley’s death on August 16, 1977, was closely followed by the deaths of two other seminal figures in twentieth-century entertainment. Bing Crosby died in Spain on October … Continue reading

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Pieces of History, creation story

“Collaboration of Women through Time” Hand quilting and handmade bookmaking were brought together in the making of Pieces of History. The book became a joint offering to the spirit of hands-on creativity. Pieces of History: Quilt Patterns from the North … Continue reading

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A Secret Too Good to Keep

“Appletta … is snazzy, chipper, and oh-so-wise.” I’d been holding this one in, thinking it would come out in an article I’ve written, but it may be a few months until the article comes out, and I can’t hold back … Continue reading

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A Touch of Magic: Appletta’s Letters

“She keeps them stacked in a special box so …’I can read them for the rest of my life.’” (about Laurel, 9 years old) “Gramma said when you come on something good, first thing to do is share it with … Continue reading

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