1 comments about Chinese Ceramics: A New Comprehensive Survey from the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.

1. A must for anyone interested in Chinese ceramics. Beautifully photographed - a first class publication of quality.

3 comments about Identifying German Chinas, 1840s-1930s.

1. This is an excellent resource for collectors of china dolls. How nice to know who made some of my unmarked dolls.



2. This is one of the BEST books on antique China Head dolls ever written! The author is an expert and very appreciated by us doll collectors. Thanks for writing this Mary!



3. I found this book to be extremely helpful in identifying what is rather a vague and (by its nature and the proliferation of unmarked examples) collectibles category. The author really trains you on what to notice and look for between decades and styles (which often cross over quite a bit). Worth every penny.

2 comments about Fiesta: Warman's Companion (A Warman's Companion).

1. I wasn't sure what I had until I got this book. It helped me identify my fiesta collection



2. Great little book for Fiesta fans, this little book is easy to tote around to antique stores, the pictures are great and piecess are organized with suggested values and prices next to the pictures. I like it better than the Huxford book.

1 comments about American Presidential China: The Robert L. McNeil, Jr., Collection at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

1. I have been looking for a book on White House China and it is just what I hoped it would be.

3 comments about Masters: Porcelain: Major Works by Leading Ceramists.

1. These artists are absolutely stunning. Porcelain itself is a wonderful, versatile medium, and each artist within this book makes incredible works. Also each artist tells about what draws them to porcelain, and what draws them to make their work.



2. The entire project looks, reads and feels like busywork designed to keep a bunch of people busy without anything to really say and nothing new to offer except to say "There - I've finished that task. Now what else can I do to look busy?" And I say this even being represented in the book. Some or most say that it counts just to have your work seen, good or bad. I disagree.



3. I have to say,I am in love with lark 500 books,and this publication is no exception!
   Porcelain is a tricky clay body to work with.I have tried it,and managed it,but still have not the capacity or patience for shrinkage,coloration,or for the historical fact that at one time, the clay was made from ground bones of the deseased!- even though some of my own stuff is in permanent gallery collections,according to what I have seen in this book,I am still an amateur. The wide variety of styles,colorations and applications of techniques held are more than most people can absorb in a single viewing. It's a volume that will last me,for years to come.
   
   Very,very,highly recommended.If you want a library of the best of the best,to your personal tastes,this is a book to have and own.

3 comments about Collector's Encyclopedia of Early Noritake.

1. I inherited my grandmother's Noritake china set when she died, and wanted to know the year of production and what it was worth. The pictures of the maker's marks and patterns were very useful. I discovered our pattern was made in 1931, and was worth about $2,500! Not that I would ever part with such a sentimental gift...It's just nice to know the history of something. Thanks to the author for her research!



2. I found this book to be very useful. It's very well organized and well written. An only suggestion for the next edition is to have glossier/brighter/clearer photographs.



3. I found this book to be logical and informative. The foundation of this book is based upon the chronilogical use of each mark. The patterns are then listed alphabetically within the time period that "mark" was used. Because of this book - all my freinds and colleages think of me as a "Early Noritake Expert" - I dont have the heart to tell them that I am not! I highly recommend this book to any and all collectors and/or dealers of Noritake!

No comments about French Porcelain of the 18th Century in the Victoria & Albert Museum.

1 comments about Encyclopedia of Universal Potteries.

1. David J. Chorey's ENCYCLOPEDIA OF UNIVERSAL POTTERIES provides a fine reference to Universal Potteries product lines, pairing fine clear color photos throughout with values, company history, patterns, descriptions and background. Any library strong in pottery collecting will find this a large, popular line and thus the ENCYCLOPEDIA will have an especially high lending interest level.

1 comments about R.s. Prussia: The Formative Years.

1. I picked the book up this weekend & it was love at firstsight! I have been a collector of RSP for 10 years & a club memberfrom the start of q collecting. I have used the RSP books as my guide for molds & authenticating unmarked pieces. This book has shown so many new molds, & has so many original catalog cuts included to add to interest. The pictures were clear,& I like the est. price being included with the description to save page filpping! Enjoyed "The Early Years" as well. Thanks for you time well spent on this! END

3 comments about Rosenthal: Dining Services, Figurines, Ornaments and Art Objects (Schiffer Book for Collectors).

1. The book is not bad but isn't great either.The text is ok,the system of determining the year of production according to the mark is very good,but pictures do not include the best figurines,eg The girl with pearls, etc.



2. I found the book difficult to navigate.It does show many pictures but really misses the mark as far as information in regard to values and descriptions, the information was rather sketchy and incomplete in many areas.



3. This is the best Rosenthal book available in the English language. It has many photos, explanations and a complete list of marks and model numbers. Most of the information is taken from the extremely rare German book 100 Jahre Rosenthal (100 Years of Rosenthal).

   Highly recommended.