Coptic Orthodox icon (books)?

[NuclearReceptor]

It’s not quite “Eastern Catholicism”, but does anyone know where I can get a book or equivalent of Coptic Orthodox icons? For some reason, I am drawn to them. The western/Roman Catholic icons are too “realistic” for me, and the Eastern Orthodox icons are very “strict” appearing — Jesus seems to frown and look angry — it doesn’t seem to help when I have this image of God Who is always upset and angry. When looking at Coptic Orthodox icons, I can sense peace and security. (I have never received such consolation even when I received the Eucharist — something must be wrong with me but that’s another issue…)

Where can I find a collection/compendium/etc of such icons?

Thank you

 

[Spyridon]

There are Coptic Orthodox who are in communion with Rome - the Coptic Catholic Church.

Here’s a good resource with many great Coptic icons and information:

Hope and Fragility: An Interview With Neo Coptic Iconographer Stéphane René – Orthodox Arts Journal