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there is also a great series of photographs by Alex Forman of the original figurines. I believe she also has been in contact with Verrone and intends to complete the series using his figurines.
Her work along with tons of titilating presidential anecdotes can be found at her website.
http://www.tallslimerect.com/presidents/1.html
I await the update involving a C&D from King's children. ugh.