Presents CARVING A NICHE FOR HIMSELF The Untold Story of Luigi Del Bianco Book Presentation by Douglas J. Gladstone He is worth more than any 3 men in America for this particular type of work- Designer Gutzon Borglum You are cordially invited to attend a presentation and signing for Douglas J. Gladstones new book, Carving a Niche for Himself: The Untold Story of Luigi Del Bianco at the Italian American Museum on Wednesday, July 2nd. The book tells the story of Luigi Del Bianco, the obscure Italian American immigrant who served as chief carver of the Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Featuring a foreword by Italian American businessman Robert Benedetto, the chairman of Benedetto Guitars in Savannah, Georgia, Carving a Niche for Himself examines the selfless efforts of five time Parents Choice award winner Lou Del Bianco, a childrens performer and storyteller from Port Chester, New York, to honor his late grandfather. Though Rushmore sculptor and designer Gutzon Borglums own correspondence in the Library of Congress clearly indicates that Luigi Del Bianco was the glue that held the project together, Del Bianco for some inexplicable reason has never received the credit in scholarly publications or documentaries on the creation of the memorial that many individuals believe he is deserving of. About the Author: Douglas J. Gladstone is a freelance writer and author living in Wilton, NY. The former director of public relations for the Queens Chamber of Commerce, his numerous magazine and newspaper articles have been published in The Chicago Sun Times, the Burlington Free Press, History Magazine and Vermont Magazine, among others. Carving a Niche for Himself is his second book. To order the book in advance of Douglas Gladstones July 2nd appearance (he will autograph copies of the book for free), please contact Rebecca at Bordighera Press by telephone at 212-642-2001 or visit bordigherapress.org/OrderBooks.html. Wednesday, July 2nd 6:30pm Suggested donation of $10 per person Italian American Museum 155 Mulberry Street (Corner of Grand and Mulberry Streets) New York, NY 10013 PLEASE RESERVE EARLY To reserve a place for this event, please call the Italian American Museum at (212) 965-9000 or email: ItalianAmericanMuseum@gmail
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