In Search of the Vintage Tiles of Catalina Island : Em Dash Publications, LLC : 9798218041649 : 16 Feb 2023 : "R.D. Smith's colorful tour book is both beautiful and functional-much like the Vintage tiles he describes within. Accessible and yet rich with the technical detail of the tile-making processes, Smith has crafted a fun and engaging way to experience the legacy of the island. His well-researched histories and use of local knowledge make this a unique, interactive, and necessary guide." -Johnny Sampson Chief Curator Catalina Museum of Art & History For decades, as passengers disembarked onto the shores of Catalina Island, they were greeted by a manifold array of colorful tiles decorating the storefronts, walkways, planters, rooftops, and fountains. Inspired by the "Spanish Revival" movement, the island's public spaces have been decorated with these works of art since the late 1920's. While over the years there have been many contemporary tiles and reproductions of the vin