No comments about Twentieth Century Lefton China and Collectibles: A Numbered Price Guide for Collectors.

2 comments about Mid-Century Modern Dinnerware.

1. If you're into mid-century modern dishware, this series of books is a must have! Warning: They will whet your urge to collect. Enjoy!



2. Mid Century Dinnerware by Michel E. Pratt is beautiful book;(this is the first part, do not miss the second one).
   The pictures are great, the design is clean, it is a pleasure just browsing through it.
   It is a must-have for the dinnerware collector and highly recommended for anybody interested on mid century modern design or decor.

No comments about Wade Collectables 4th Edition - A Charlton Standard Catalogue.

4 comments about Contemporary Porcelain.

1. There's a reason why Lane's has endured and now exists in a second edition with expanded content and more color illustrations -- this book covers the waterfront.
   
   Lane surveys porcelain's history and, more importantly, its properties. There is detailed discussion of how it can be manipulated -- separate chapters on form and throwing processes, on glazes, and on surface treatments. And the chapter which lies at the heart of the book for me is entitled "Sources of Inspiration and Means of Expression a comprehensive overview made richer by statements by individual artists.
   
   And there are the photos. Stunning photos of stunning objects.
   
   Consider me a fan.



2. This book gives a thorough and knowledgable insight into working with porcelain. The many fabulous photos are inspiring and the artists have been generous in sharing their methods and recipes. I have found this book to be an excellent addition to my resources and know I will keep referring to it throughout many years.



3. A treasure trove of information, techniques and examples of the best in porcelain today. Excellent for the collector as well as those working in this demanding medium. The photos are breathtaking and Lane knows what he is talking about. This is the latest edition of what is clearly a labor of love.



4. I feel that this book helped immensly with my work in porcelain, it helped me to understand its qualities and form better. The book is well written and very helpful, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.

2 comments about English Pottery (Fitzwilliam Museum Handbooks).

1. First of all for the price I thought it would be better; it's my fault I didn't look too closely and didn't notice that this is a paper back. I also thought that it would show pottery marks and be more than just a book of pictures with some information.
   
   The book is just three eighths of an inch thick and when it arrived I thought it was the supplement.
   
   The pictures are accompanied by the history of the type of item in the picture; for example item number 3 on page 16 is 'flagon;' underneath it says 'probably Derbyshire or Staffordshire 1630-60.' Then it says 'Dark red stained earthenware covered with glossy black, iron stained lead glaze. Height 29.4cm. Glaisher Catalogue 23-1928.'
   
   On the opposite page there are a couple of paragraphs on the history of homely pottery known as Midlands Yelloware and Midlands Blackware and then at the bottom of the paragraphs recommendations for further reading - and that's it on every page.
   
   As I said not what I was expecting; there are some wonderful photographs, one per item and there are sixty four of them, but I am not likely to come across any of these items unless I am watching the Antiques Road Show or visiting a museum.
   
   The introduction gives a fairly interesting brief history of English Pottery and there is a glossary of terms where you can learn that `grog' is ground up fired clay and that `earthenware' is Opaque, porous pottery fired at temperatures between 450 and 1100ºc.
   
   But it is a museum book and not really for the antique collector.



2. I acquired this book solely for its superb illustrations. Each piece is given its own, full-colour page, opposite which is a description, not only of its use to the society which produced it, but of the body, glaze, and decorative technique and style. I found much information therein which had been ignored by longer and heavier books on the subject of English ceramics. Also included with each description is a brief selection of titles which will ease further research. This is a beautiful little book (like all the Firzwilliam Museum Handbooks) which would make a very welcome gift for any ceramic historian or collector.

1 comments about Warman's Hummel Field Guide: Values and Identification (Warman's Field Guides).

1. THE INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM OTHER REVIEWS WAS VERY HELPFUL AND I
   CANNOT IMPROVE ON THEM THEY ARE VERY HELPFUL AND CORRECT !!

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No comments about Miller's: Porcelain: Antiques Checklist (Miller's Antiques Checklist).

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No comments about Starting To Collect Porcelain (Starting to Collect Series).