No comments about Marks of American Potters.

No comments about Stability and Change in Guale Indian Pottery, A.D. 1300-1702.

3 comments about The Official Precious Moments Collector's Guide to Company Dolls (Collector' Guide to Precious Moments Company Dolls).

1. not a complete list of dolls. several older dolls not listed



2. We have been waiting for this book for a long time. It's great to have a book with all the dolls together. Pictures are great, size is just right, so much information.
   Thanks to the authors.



3. This book as some good information but a lot of misinformation regarding dates of release/retirement/status. The pictures are pretty fuzzy so don't count on detail. A lot of the information was copied directly from the old Greenbook and Rosie Well's price guides. No original thoughts contained in this guide. Where did those Secondary Market prices come from? Little research and a lot of regurgitation involved here. Look for another guide.

3 comments about The Collector's Encyclopedia of Brush-McCoy Pottery: Updated Values.

1. I will agree right away that this book has some nice photography and it is not likely that the average collector will ever see some of the pottery listed in this book. Also I want to tear my hair out at times distinguishing between Nelson McCoy pottery and Bush McCoy pottery. Some of the pieces listed were apparently either made by both or they were borrowing heavily from each other. For instance I have always thought that the Princess Line from the mid-60's was a Nelson McCoy line (Page 144). So it would definitely suggest that a novice might also want to pick up Sanfords'Guide to McCoy Pottery. Just to note, the use of the name Brush Mccoy ended in the late 20's so anything made after that should be either Brush or Mccoy, not the combined name.
   
   (I also have to admit that I have a distinct fondness for the Princess Line. It is still reasonable and fits nicely with both a mid century modern decor or a more traditional decor. Plus, it is still reasonably priced.)
   
   The price guide is a separate leaflet, but as was noted elsewhere it is very outdated. The price of the older items have soared, and even the more common planters are attracting interest because of the increased interest in mid 20th century design.
   
   Finally, I have a complaint about the presentation of information in the book. One of the main reasons to buy a guide such as this is the identification of unmarked pieces. A great deal of the early Brush pottery was unmarked. A good way to identify unmarked pottery is by looking at the bottom of the pot. The way the pottery is finished can give good hints about maker and age. Good photographs of the bottom of some of these pieces would be very helpful in identification.



2. This is a well organized reference to Bush-McCoy. It contains a history of Bush-McCoy; this added knowledge adds to the fun of collecting and allow you to sound more like you know what you are doing. Then there are pages on the different "marks" of the pottery. There is a dated value guide. But I find it easer to do my own comparing. The big plus is the color pictures that show what is available. For those discriminate people that do not just buy anything that says Bush-McCoy there is an index. It is also fun to see you Bush-McCoy pieces in the book.



3. This book is a must for collectors of Brush-McCoy pottery. The pictures are beautiful and the information offered is just great. A large number of different pieces of Brush-McCoy pottery are shown but this book does not show every piece of pottery made by Brush-McCoy. I was very pleased with this book.

No comments about Shiwan Ceramics: Beauty, Color, and Passion.

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

No comments about Antique Enameled Ware: American & European.

No comments about Miller's: Ceramics of the 20's & 30's: A Collector's Guide (Miller's Collector's Guides).

No comments about Bathroom Ceramics (Shire Library).

5 comments about TV Lamps: Identification and Value Guide.

1. Who Knew?! What an easy-to-digest guide to a rare and forgotten art! Not filled with professional jargon and flea market lingo. Perfect for the treasure hunting novice. Santiso's extensive knowledge and collection of such an obscure genre of antique art is a sign of pure genius. Bravo to the Math Teach gone retro art king!



2. This is an excellent reference book for anyone interested in TV lamps. It's complete, informative, and most helpful, with wonderful pictures. A must-have for collectors!



3. This was supposed to be a reference book. I found it only to be a book with a collection of pictures and prices. It would have been an excellent book if the author would have identified the lamps.



4. If you are an avid seeker of bargains and/ or collector of treasures, you need this book! After browsing through this book, I remembered seeing similar lamps at recent antique shows. I was not familiar with the lamps but heard someone comment on their future value. This book was most informative and an easy reference. The photos in the book are excellent.



5. A handy field guide for quick identification of T.V. Lamps and values with extensive color photographs. A must have for the beginner and serious collector to take to flea markets and auctions.