5 comments about Modern Fiesta: 1986-Present.

1. I was expecting a lot more info on the products and did not expect as much personal information on the author.



2. I find Schiffer collector books in general to be amateurish and of poor quality and this one is no exception. Many of the photos suffer from unprofessional lighting, rendering the supposed colors unrecognizable. There are also numerous typos, and the writing style is more of a personal narrative than a factual account. Some people might find this chatty style appealing but I find it distracting. I also don't think we need so much coverage of the "artistry of John Parry," especially of his jewelry. I'm sure he was a very nice man, but I think this info would have been better put at the end of the book as an appendix rather than in the front. Most people buy collector books in order to readily identify and price their items--the biographical information, and the stuff about "morgue" items is interesting, but shouldn't take up so much space. I recommend the next edition go more in-depth on the officially licensed go-along items, as these are more likely to be encountered by the average collector than some of the more obscure decaled lines that have pages written about them.



3. I found the book to be insightful and full of a plethora of information that experienced and new collectors could use. It is a worth while edition to any fiesta library. I also was thrilled to see the paintings of artist Philip Carroll in the book and on the back cover of paintings using fiesta. What a wonderful concept!



4. I was very pleased w- this book! I have been a Fiesta collector for several years & found this book not only extremely informative, but a very useful tool too. The writing is superb! This book carries current values for lilac, sapphire, & other HTF pieces. Because post 86 Fiesta is currently in production & "readily available", I understand that it is impossible to put values on anything else. I was especially fascinated & intrigued with the many great pictures, espeically of the rare & morgue pieces. Overall, this book is the best post 86 book on the market; it is definitely a must have for any collector!!!



5. I was very pleased w- this book! I have been a Fiesta collector for several years & found this book not only extremely informative, but a very useful tool too. The writing is superb! This book carries current values for lilac, sapphire, & other HTF pieces. Because post 86 Fiesta is currently in production & "readily available", I understand that it is impossible to put values on anything else. I was especially fascinated & intrigued with the many great pictures, espeically of the rare & morgue pieces. Overall, this book is the best post 86 book on the market; it is definitely a must have for any collector!!!

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1 comments about Lady Head Vases.

1. A wonderful source of information for the collector, (buyer or seller) of Lady Head vases. The pictures and text provide comprehensive information for the seeker of these fine collectibles. After referring to a friend's copy of Zavada's book, I had to get my own.

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2 comments about Ambisexual.

1. The pictures of Diana Scheunemann show erotic joy of daily life and the personal signature of the photographer. The pictures seem to be snapshots in a professional way. This book became a high level in the world of art!I can only recommend it for everyone who loves modern art photography!



2. We are familiar these kinds of ambiguous images of young people from the fashion spreads. Diana Scheunemann imbues them with a wonderful raw, playful and immediate quality.

   Eschewing the cliches of erotica and the glossiness of commercial photography, Scheunemann shows that it is possible to represent a complex and compelling view of people and the ways they relate.

   I don't know how staged these images are, but they remain joyfully open to the possibilities and realities of our complex selves.

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