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A tour of the renovated barns, split-shingled cottages, and minimalist mansions of Long Island's East End artist colony features the homes of such prominent painters and sculptors as Larry Rivers, John Chamberland, April Gornik, Chuck Close, and David Sal

Here are two art books that give Long Island its due. The large and geographically organized Studios by the Sea is an engaging photographic account of artists past and present working and living on Long Island's East End. Becker, a Vanity Fair contributing photographer, and Colacello (Holy Terror: Andy Warhol Up Close) let us into the work spaces of some 50 artists from sculptor Larry Rivers to painter Jane Freilicher to photographer Chuck Close capturing them in their creative environments. Included is an intimate look into the studio of Willem de Kooning, whose only daughter has kept his work and materials exactly as they were the day he stopped painting. Giving short yet telling descriptions of each artist, the book is an excellent visual reference to the spaces and faces of the art scene in the Hamptons from the 1930s to the present. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.

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Long before they became the playground of celebrities and nouveaux riches, the Hamptons were a popular refuge for artists. The tradition continues to this day, and Studios By the Sea: Artists of Long Island's East End showcases the homes of contemporary artists Julian Schnabel, Chuck Close, April Gornik, David Salle and many others. Color photographs by Vanity Fair contributing photographer Jonathan Becker show artists in their studios and backyards hard at work, posing with their masterpieces, or romping with their families. The introductory text is by Vanity Fair correspondent Bob Colacello (Holy Terror). (June) Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.