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!!!

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.

No comments about Spode-Copeland-Spode: The Works and Its People 1770 - 1970.

No comments about Chinese Armorial Porcelain for the Dutch Market.

1 comments about Collector's Encyclopedia of the Dakota Potteries: Identification & Values.

1. I really enjoyed the insights that Ms. Dommel brought to this boo

1 comments about Ceramic Arts Studio: The Legacy of Betty Harrington (Schiffer Book for Collectors).

1. This book has very interesting information and lots of pictures
   A good reference

No comments about New Ways for Old Jugs: Tradition and Innovation at the Jugtown Pottery.

2 comments about Collector's Guide to Camark Pottery: Identification & Values (Collector's Encyclopedia).

1. I was very disappointed in the book. The author goes on and on about the History of Camark, but very little information about the various glazes used. Sorry I bought it.



2. Mr. Gifford writes an interesting & comprehensive history of Camark (I live in Arkansas, where Camark was produced). The book features many colorful pages with fair pricing of the items. I learned quite a bit from this book. I'm a new collector & found this book to be quite helpful to me. I have already recognized a piece of Camark I bought for $10 to be worth about $60! That's worth the price of the book!

No comments about American Shino: The Glaze of a Thousand Faces.

1 comments about Collectors Guide to Banks Identification & Values: Identification & Values : Pottery, Porcelain, Composition (Collector's Guide to).

1. This 224 page book contains over 800 full color, sharp, large photos of pottery, porcelain and composition banks from 60 manufacturers. The banks are grouped by maker, ranging from Adria Art, American Bisque and Applause, to McCoy Pottery, Regal China and Royal Copley, to United Feature Syndicate, Walt Disney and Warner Brothers. Prices are updated to 1998. It is completely indexed to facilitate locating items. A useful guide for collectors of these items.