Using monumental mythological, historic and contemporary themes interpreted in his accomplished and distinctive style of painting and drawing, Schwebel has produced an authentic, poetic and extraordinary volume that captures our attention nand imagination. - From the Introduction by Stephen Rosenberg "It is futile for modern man to seek to emulate Odysseus. The abiding modern typology seems to be that we need to be away from home to find ourselves at home. And where better to be somewhere else or someone else in this day and age than in New York?" - Vangelis Calotychos, Ph.D. "The autobiographical unites with the universal to inextricably weave the various multileveled concerns with which the artist creates his imagery." - Thalia Vrachopoulos, Ph.D.