The Life and Loves of an Artist takes readers inside the lives of two extraordinary people, Broadway dancer Nora Puntin and sculptor Roy E. King. Paul and Gail King create a vibrant world of theaters, studios, and distant travel using family letters, old photographs, and years of research. The book skillfully conveys the thrill of creating sculptures and performing, as well as how these artists were shaped by their everyday hardships, sacrifices, and aspirations.

This is more than simply a biography; it’s a narrative of love, creativity, and strength that has lasted through generations..Readers will step into a time of dramatic cultural change, from Broadway’s golden age to public art’s rise in America, and see how two lives intertwined with history. This book celebrates art as a living legacy and invites you to reflect on your own family stories.