--- product_id: 22411874 title: "Caricature Carvers Showcase: 50 of the Best Designs and Patterns from the Caricature Carvers of America (Fox Chapel Publishing) 30 Featured CCA Members and Their Work, from Woodcarving Illustrated" price: "€ 59.43" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/22411874-caricature-carvers-showcase-50-of-the-best-designs-and-patterns store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Hundreds of awards won 50 vivid carving designs Showcases 30 master carvers Caricature Carvers Showcase: 50 of the Best Designs and Patterns from the Caricature Carvers of America (Fox Chapel Publishing) 30 Featured CCA Members and Their Work, from Woodcarving Illustrated **Price:** € 59.43 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🪓 Carve Your Legacy with the Masters of Caricature Art! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Caricature Carvers Showcase: 50 of the Best Designs and Patterns from the Caricature Carvers of America (Fox Chapel Publishing) 30 Featured CCA Members and Their Work, from Woodcarving Illustrated - **How much does it cost?** € 59.43 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/22411874-caricature-carvers-showcase-50-of-the-best-designs-and-patterns) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Visual Mastery:** Over 300 high-resolution photos capture intricate details, perfect for visual learners craving artistic excellence. - • **Collector’s Pride:** A rare, must-have volume spotlighting an exclusive 25-seat carving society, perfect for your curated bookshelf and social cred. - • **Challenge Your Skills:** Patterns designed for experienced carvers ready to grow beyond basics—no hand-holding, just pure creative challenge. - • **Inspiration Unleashed:** Dive into 50 exclusive, professionally crafted caricature carving patterns that push your creative limits. - • **Elite Carver Collective:** Explore the works of 30 renowned Caricature Carvers of America members, elevating your craft with proven artistry. ## Overview Caricature Carvers Showcase is a premium collection featuring 50 original caricature carving patterns and over 300 photos from 30 elite members of the exclusive Caricature Carvers of America. This used book, in good condition, serves as an inspirational resource for advanced carvers seeking to elevate their craft through exposure to award-winning designs and diverse carving styles. While it lacks step-by-step instructions, it offers unparalleled visual insight into the artistry and techniques of America’s top caricature carvers. ## Description Explore the work of members of the exclusive carving club Caricature Carvers of America (CCA)! 50 designs and patterns from members of the Caricature Carvers of America Over 300 inspiring photos showcasing the work of 30 carvers, all active or emeritus members of CCA 30 featured carvers include Tom Wolfe, David Boone, Phil Bishop, Harley Refsal, Harold Enlow, Desiree Hajny, Dennis Thornton, and many more Must-have resource for any caricature carver looking for inspiration or a way to challenge yourself Spotlighting the work and members of the exclusive carving club the Caricature Carvers of America (CCA), this photo-illustrated history is a must-have for wood carvers and collectors alike! The Caricature Carvers of America is an organization of nationally recognized carvers, all with diverse caricature carving styles, dedicated to the promotion of their favorite craft. Established in 1990, this selective 25-seat organization continues to elevate and promote the art of caricature carving today. This book, Caricature Carvers Showcase , features some of America's finest caricature carvers and celebrates their talents. Perusing the guide's biographies and photos of America's top caricature carvers, you'll become acquainted with 30 members, both active and emeritus, such as Marv Kaisersatt, Eldon Humphreys, Peter Ortel, and Pete LeClair. Each profile includes original patterns viewed from different angles, complete with techniques and painting and finishing tips—but these patterns aren't for beginners! CCA members produce elevated art and their patterns will challenge you to grow and stretch your caricature carving skills. Discover 50 original patterns along with biographies of members of the Caricature Carvers of America. Although they've never made claims of being "the best," the members of CCA have garnered hundreds of "Best of Show" and First Place awards, taught countless seminars, and published over 100 popular books about caricature carving. If you're a caricature carver, or someone who simply enjoys the craft of carving, Caricature Carvers Showcase will introduce you to this exclusive society and is a must-have for your bookshelf! Review: The second best caricature carving book out there - When I decided to pick up a caricature carving book I was thrilled by the number of titles available. This excitement soon turned to confusion as I tried to decide which books to add to my cart and which to leave on the desertcart.com shelf. A large part of the problem was that most of the books within the field of caricature carving seemed to carry a 4 or 5 star rating which prevented me from enacting Rule No.1 of my desertcart RULE OF PURCHASE which states: All things being equal, purchase the item with the highest customer rating. So with Rule No.1 nullified I found myself pouring over page after page of LOOK INSIDE in an attempt to narrow down my choices. Unfortunately, that wasn't much help either so I took the unprecedented step of just buying EVERY caricature carving book I could find that carried a 4 or 5 star rating. 10 days and 5 titles later I'm ready to offer you my feedback, based on a few essential criteria, in the hopes that I'll save you both the time and the money I invested. Before I get to my ratings, let me run down the criteria I used to make my assessments: 1) Larger books with good color photography trump smaller books with black & white photography. 2) Books that provide step-by-step instruction are far superior than photographic collections of finished projects. 3) Books that provide complete instruction, from wood selection to painting techniques, are better than books offering scant or piecemeal instruction. 4) Because individual carvers have unique styles, I found that the books that contained the works of numerous carvers were far more instructional than those containing the works of just one carver. With those 4 criteria in mind, my top 5 caricature carving books are: 1) Caricature Carving: Expert Techniques & 30 All-Time Favorite Projects ~ The BEST of the bunch. Wonderful photographs outlining the steps required to carve the works of numerous different artists. Instructions run from wood selection all the way to paint selection with everything in between including which tools to use. If you have a limited budget or you just want to own one caricature carving book then this is the one for you. 5 STARS 2) Caricature Carvers Showcase ~ Unlike the #1 selection, this title does not include ANY step-by-step instructions on carving so if you're looking for an instructional guide, this ISN'T it. So why do I rate it so highly? Because it contains wonderful color photographs of the work of 50 different carvers; and while it's a mystery HOW the artists created their work, you can't help but shake your head in amazement at the finished product. 4½ STARS 3) Whittling Little Folk ~ A smaller text from a single artist. The work here is more basic than most caricature carvers which is not necessarily a bad thing for the novice carvers among us. Good step-by-step color photography. The first 2 projects are covered in detail from wood selection to final coat of paint. The final 15 or so projects are described in far less detail. Not as flashy as some of the other titles, but this one grew on me and was actually the source book for my very first carving effort. 4 STARS 4) Caricature Carving from Head to Toe ~ A decent text that contains thorough, step-by-step instructions and photographs leading to the creation of an elderly gentleman caricature. The book contains the work of just one artist so you'll garner just one perspective which I think is a major limitation. A gallery of the artists work rounds out the text, and while his work is of the highest quality it's not as varied as that of a collection of artists. 3 STARS 5) Carving the Little Guys ~ With just 31 pages this is more of a pamphlet than a book. The text is again the work of a single artist who's forte appears to be basic caricatures. Good photographs instruct the reader in the production of just a single, basic caricature (is the black thing under his nose a tongue or a moustache?). Overall, rather disappointing. 2 STARS So there you have it, I hope that saves you the time I lost as well as the money I spent! Review: Great for laughs and suburb examples/ideas - What talent! This book is more about inspiration. There are carvers tips but it is very light on how to. The patterns are good so challenge yourself to study the ones you may choose to do and just remove the wood that's not supposed to be there. It's a great book, well photographed and everything is very crisp and includes some hilarious gallery ideas. This is my number two favorite book on caricature carving, number one being "caricature carving expert techniques -30 all-time favorite projects " This one has very detailed how to photos and text. However, both shouldn't be passed up. . ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,364,393 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #396 in Carving Crafts #1,343 in Woodworking Projects (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 161 Reviews | ## Images ![Caricature Carvers Showcase: 50 of the Best Designs and Patterns from the Caricature Carvers of America (Fox Chapel Publishing) 30 Featured CCA Members and Their Work, from Woodcarving Illustrated - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81JRbF8x5CL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The second best caricature carving book out there *by S***R on March 2, 2014* When I decided to pick up a caricature carving book I was thrilled by the number of titles available. This excitement soon turned to confusion as I tried to decide which books to add to my cart and which to leave on the Amazon.com shelf. A large part of the problem was that most of the books within the field of caricature carving seemed to carry a 4 or 5 star rating which prevented me from enacting Rule No.1 of my AMAZON RULE OF PURCHASE which states: All things being equal, purchase the item with the highest customer rating. So with Rule No.1 nullified I found myself pouring over page after page of LOOK INSIDE in an attempt to narrow down my choices. Unfortunately, that wasn't much help either so I took the unprecedented step of just buying EVERY caricature carving book I could find that carried a 4 or 5 star rating. 10 days and 5 titles later I'm ready to offer you my feedback, based on a few essential criteria, in the hopes that I'll save you both the time and the money I invested. Before I get to my ratings, let me run down the criteria I used to make my assessments: 1) Larger books with good color photography trump smaller books with black & white photography. 2) Books that provide step-by-step instruction are far superior than photographic collections of finished projects. 3) Books that provide complete instruction, from wood selection to painting techniques, are better than books offering scant or piecemeal instruction. 4) Because individual carvers have unique styles, I found that the books that contained the works of numerous carvers were far more instructional than those containing the works of just one carver. With those 4 criteria in mind, my top 5 caricature carving books are: 1) Caricature Carving: Expert Techniques & 30 All-Time Favorite Projects ~ The BEST of the bunch. Wonderful photographs outlining the steps required to carve the works of numerous different artists. Instructions run from wood selection all the way to paint selection with everything in between including which tools to use. If you have a limited budget or you just want to own one caricature carving book then this is the one for you. 5 STARS 2) Caricature Carvers Showcase ~ Unlike the #1 selection, this title does not include ANY step-by-step instructions on carving so if you're looking for an instructional guide, this ISN'T it. So why do I rate it so highly? Because it contains wonderful color photographs of the work of 50 different carvers; and while it's a mystery HOW the artists created their work, you can't help but shake your head in amazement at the finished product. 4½ STARS 3) Whittling Little Folk ~ A smaller text from a single artist. The work here is more basic than most caricature carvers which is not necessarily a bad thing for the novice carvers among us. Good step-by-step color photography. The first 2 projects are covered in detail from wood selection to final coat of paint. The final 15 or so projects are described in far less detail. Not as flashy as some of the other titles, but this one grew on me and was actually the source book for my very first carving effort. 4 STARS 4) Caricature Carving from Head to Toe ~ A decent text that contains thorough, step-by-step instructions and photographs leading to the creation of an elderly gentleman caricature. The book contains the work of just one artist so you'll garner just one perspective which I think is a major limitation. A gallery of the artists work rounds out the text, and while his work is of the highest quality it's not as varied as that of a collection of artists. 3 STARS 5) Carving the Little Guys ~ With just 31 pages this is more of a pamphlet than a book. The text is again the work of a single artist who's forte appears to be basic caricatures. Good photographs instruct the reader in the production of just a single, basic caricature (is the black thing under his nose a tongue or a moustache?). Overall, rather disappointing. 2 STARS So there you have it, I hope that saves you the time I lost as well as the money I spent! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for laughs and suburb examples/ideas *by A***R on July 29, 2025* What talent! This book is more about inspiration. There are carvers tips but it is very light on how to. The patterns are good so challenge yourself to study the ones you may choose to do and just remove the wood that's not supposed to be there. It's a great book, well photographed and everything is very crisp and includes some hilarious gallery ideas. This is my number two favorite book on caricature carving, number one being "caricature carving expert techniques -30 all-time favorite projects " This one has very detailed how to photos and text. However, both shouldn't be passed up. . ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful carvings and photos. *by C***Y on July 23, 2025* Great book with wonderful carvings and photos. It inspires me to improve my carving skills. ## Frequently Bought Together - Caricature Carvers Showcase: 50 of the Best Designs and Patterns from the Caricature Carvers of America (Fox Chapel Publishing) 30 Featured CCA Members and Their Work, from Woodcarving Illustrated - Caricature Carving: Expert Techniques and 30 All-Time Favorite Projects (Fox Chapel Publishing) Full-Size Patterns & Step-by-Step for a Cowboy, Gnome, Woodcarver, Chess Set, Rolling Animals, and More - Caricature Carving from Head to Toe: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Capturing Expression and Humor in Wood (Fox Chapel Publishing) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/22411874-caricature-carvers-showcase-50-of-the-best-designs-and-patterns](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/22411874-caricature-carvers-showcase-50-of-the-best-designs-and-patterns) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-15*