No comments about Erte: Art to Wear: The Complete Jewelery.

1 comments about Easy-to-Do Flower Patterns for Woodcarvers.

1. When I purchased this book along with the other Floral Woodcarving book I was really looking forward to getting it. I love flowers and the discription said it was a good book for beginners and had good instructions and all that. Well, I was VERY disappointed with this book and the other one. I found that being a beginner it will be awhile before I can tackle these patterns. The illustrations were not at all what I expected,black and white and actually kind of ugly, and their "instructions" were just a small paragraph that really didn't tell you much, they sure weren't step by step. I personally can't recommend this book but maybe someone who has some experience with carving already would find it to be just fine.

No comments about Gazetteer of Irish Stained Glass : The Works of Harry Clarke and the Artists of An Tur Gloine, (The Tower of Glass) 1903-1963.

No comments about Carving Egg Animals (Schiffer Book for Carvers).

No comments about Louise Bourgeois (Arte hoy).

3 comments about Ceramic Arts Studio: Identification and Price Guide (A Schiffer Book for Collectors).

1. I have no idea how one person can shove all of this vast knowledge into one brain, but Mike Schneider does it...and does it repeatedly. He masterfully depicts the Ceramic Arts pieces with stunningly clear and crisp photographs (taken by the author). The dialogue in the book goes beyond normal collectible books and surpasses some of the novels I've read recently. Bottom line--this book is an asset to any collector, as are Schneider's other books (9 in all--on 9 differing subjects...WOW! )



2. Excellent photos; was disappointed that it did not include values for additional pieces in sets he discussed. For example, I have 3 of 4 ballerinas he discussed but he did not give a price for one I have that he didn't. I am looking forward to his next edition.



3. I had no idea of the variety or quality of figurines that Ceramic Arts Studio Pottery made. This book is packed with lots of color photos and useful information! This is a must have book for dealers and collectors of people and animal figurines made in the USA!

No comments about Carving the Native American Face (A Schiffer Book for Woodcarvers).

No comments about Country Carving.

No comments about Carving Christmas Whistle Ornaments: A Schiffer Book for Woodcarvers.

2 comments about The collectors encyclopedia of Fiesta, with Harlequin and Riviera (Collector's Encyclopedia of Fiesta).

1. So what sets this book up to be any different than any other collectible book? "The Laughlin story" We came real close to calling this Shakespeare pottery. Just the history and the changing technology is worth reading about.
   
   After that is my favorite. "That Radioactive Red"
   
   As the title implies there are sections with stories on Harlequin, Riviera, and Kitchen Kraft
   
   In the back there are suggested values and a list of Collector Books for further reading.
   
   One major item, the pictures are in color.



2. Whether you have 2 pieces or 200 pieces of Fiestaware, this is the best handbook around. The Huxfords explain Fiestaware's history thoroughly. The collector will also be grateful for the many beautiful pix and credible pricing guidelines. As my dog-eared copy can attest, the guidebook will become your best friend when Fiesta shopping!
   I give this book a 10, but I hope the next edition - which is rumored to be out in 1998 - will address the new Fiesta line as some colors are now very collectible.