More akin to contemporary painting than to traditional quilting, the works showcased in Gul Laporte"s Quilts from Europe document the extraordinary range of talent possessed by Europe"s art quilters. Profiles of 14 artists from six countries offer brief biographies, good color photos of about six or seven quilts by each contributor, and step-by-step directions for one project per artist. Many of the works are loosely based on conventional techniques; what makes them unique is the incredible play of light and form that suffuses these quilts. --Amy Handy