Last week we discussed a planned book on the work of sculptor and medal designer Eugene Daub. I contributed to the project, and received this update yesterday. -Editor

"First, we want to thank you for your support and let you know that, thanks to you, we are moving forward really well in our effort to create this book for Eugene Daub.

"We are over half way and steadily closing in on our goal. Currently we are only $7,500 short and we are working on that. The big news is that we actually started the hard design and editorial work to get the material ready for printing. Our printer is on standby. We are that close!"

If you have an interest in the topic, please do support the project. Here are comments from other participants. -Editor

"The strength of Gene's body of work is a gift to each is us, from his virtuoso medals to his beautifully conceived monuments. Congratulations Gene on the upcoming book…well deserved tribute to a great sculptor and medalist, a fabulous and generous teacher, and a very sweet man."

"A worthwhile project."

"Looks like a great endeavor!"

"Eugene is a great artist and a great friend. He has played an important part in the success of the Jewish-American Hall of Fame medals from the first one he designed in 2006 celebrating Moe Berg to his most recent one -- the 2024 Molly Picon commemorative. And hopefully there are more to come."

"I'm very excited to see this project come to fruition!"