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Displays the collection of gargoyles sculpted into the architecture of the Washington National Cathedral. Influence of modern imagery on some of the sculptures, such as Darth Vader from the Star Wars films; Common practice of stone carvers to depict themselves and their workers in stone.

The article discusses the installation of gargoyles as part of architecture design trend in the U.S. Garden writer and photographer Ken Druse installed a gargoyle in his New Jersey garden along with an interesting bit of etmology. On the other hand, gargoyles are architectural features along the roofline of building specifically designed for directing rainwater out and away from the building. Others are used as architectural ornaments.

The article reports that Chicago, Illinois artist Mark Thomas has produced gargoyles in the image of U.S. President Bill Clinton and Representative Newt Gingrich and maybe, just maybe, they could be used to ward off evil and guard against misfortune. At least that is what Thomas, a self-professed Doctor of Gargoyleology contends. The Clinton gargoyle is claimed to possess the power to resist cocksure conservatism, tenacious tax cuts, overzealous orphanage programs and the general Republican rampage according to Thomas. For those who lean to the political right, the Gingrich gargoyle is claimed to protect against bombastic big government, superfluous Democratic spending, lighthearted liberalism and the unbalanced federal budget.

Cites the gargoyles that can be seen at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Holding of an annual design-a-gargoyle contest sponsored starting in 1959.

Reports on the attack on decorative gargoyles in Georgia and Colorado by the Religious Right organization. Details on the attacks and the results of such attacks.

Features the Oakland Urban Initiative, a joint project which reinforces the concept of ten `megaskills' by asking Calvin Simmons in Junior High students in California to make gargoyles. Supports of art teacher Nestor Gonzalez; Organizations involved in the project; Ten megaskills which represent positive qualities and attitudes.

Reports that gargoyles have made a comeback as garden ornaments. Marketing of reproductions of European gargoyles by the American firm Design Toscano; Price range for the said items.

Reports on the use of gargoyles as office and home adornments by executives in Chicago. Demonic reputation and use of gargoyles in past times; Fancies of gargoyle fanatics; Comments from Mark Thomas, gargoyle retailer from Chicago.