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Collector's Encyclopedia of Depression Glassby Gene Florence, Cathy Florence |
| Since the first edition of Collectors
Encyclopedia of Depression Glass was released in 1972, it has been
Americas #1 bestselling glass book. Gene and Cathy Florence now present this
completely revised seventeenth edition with 156 patterns and almost 400
beautiful color photographs. With the assistance of several nationally known
dealers, this book illustrates, as well as realistically prices, items in
demand. Dealing primarily with the glass made from the 1920s through the end
of the 1930s, this beautiful reference book contains stunning color
photographs, vintage catalog pages, updated values, and a special section on
reissues and fakes. In addition, for the first time all the pieces in the photographs are identified and cross-referenced with their listings. This dependable information comes from years of research, experience, fellow dealers and collectors, and millions of miles traveled by full-time glass dealers Gene and Cathy Florence, Americas leading glassware authorities. |
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500 Glass Objects : A Celebration of Functional & Sculptural Glassby Lark Books |
| On display: the most magnificent
collection of handmade glass creations ever assembled! Handmade glass objects are taking the craft world by storm with their great variety and beauty. Juried by Maurine Littleton, a gallery owner and distinguished presence in the studio-glass field, these 500 outstanding pieces capture the finest work done by top artisans worldwide. Cast your eye over flameworked goblets, cast vases, blown cups, and fused and slumped bowls. Jane Lee's stoneware Rainbow Bowl is a symphony of brilliant color, while Keith Weiss-Cole's graceful furnace-blown Sculpture of Two glows with light. The magnificent techniques on display include mosaics, enameling, engraving, carving, and etching, and the unique shapes and eye-catching designs will amaze any art or craft lover. |