5 comments about Quimper Pottery: A Guide to Origins, Styles, and Values.

1. A wonderful commpilation of the Quimper pottery family. It was a gift for my friend who is a Quimper collector. She loved it!



2. This book is a comprehensive and well-organized guide to Quimper Pottery -suitable for the serious collector as well as the beginner. The text is authoritative and readable, with an excellent index for ready reference. It is well-illustrated with color photographs which are instructive as well as beautiful. A glossary of terms, a time-line illustrating the development of Quimper faience, chapters on the artists as well as the manufacturers (and their marks)of Quimper, and a guide to factors affecting the value of pieces, are particularly useful. Highly recommended.



3. As a more recent collector of Quimper I needed to purchase a good guide on the earlier and more expensive wares. I found the history of the origins,styles and values most interesting and useful. The book was well illustrated covering the various styles and the all important section on the Factory Marks complemented the volume at the end.



4. The History of the people andpottery of Provenc includes much pottery of the region, but particularly the development of Quimper. The pictures are lovely and the values listed are valid.



5. My wife was thrilled to receive this delightful book for a Christmas present.
   She finds it informative,entertaining and very well illustrated.
   The price is very good value for such a book.
   
   Jim Pryor

1 comments about Charlie Carrillo: Tradition and Soul.

1. If you are into southwestern folk art, specifically from New Mexico, than this book belongs in your library. Do not be put off by the title being in Spanish as the text is in English, with the exception of a bilingual section. The works of master santero,(one makes saints, usually in wood) Charlie Carillo are featured throughout the book that is is in full color. The text is quite interesting as the subject of santero is explored in both a historical and contemporary context. The text does include Spanish but is limited to the foreward. The tradition of the santero is thus examined and brought into the current state. There is also a discussion of related subjects like the Penitentes, which is a Roman Catholic Brotherhood dating back to the 1700's in Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado. Included in the printed word is a concise glossary that provides defintions to the terms used that includes materials used etc. to create the santos and retablos(flat wood panel paintings). Of particular interest is the section that introduces the reader to the santos. This includes short "bios" on the santos and their particular role in the life and religious drama. This is extremely important to understand, in order to see the signifince of these figures for which the artist has toiled for hours to create and "bring to life." The feast day of celebration is given as well for all of the saints "bios." There is also an extensive bibliography, information on New Mexican Hispanic Culture and personal awards and achievements given to Charlie Carillo for his works(some 3,500 pieces as of the books printing) as well as a list of exhibits that have featured his works. Carillo also shares some interesting stories related to the pieces featured which includes the inspiration to the creatve process. Although the written word is extremely interesting the color photographs of the three dimensional santos and flat retablos are fantastic. Sometimes there are two or three different related pieces on a page but this does detract from the fine details given each piece. An artist, like any other person in their respective field of interest should be an evolving person that gets better with age. Some his earlier works, which are featured from the late 70's are rudimentary compared to his exquisitely detailed labors of love made more recently. The various phases of his evolving artistry is outlined and displayed. These are some of the most inspirational works you will ever see from an exceptionally talented folk artist. Great stuff to browse through whenever, this is a book for anyone interested in folk art or who may be a woodcarver themself. Highly recommended for the collector of books related to the arts of New Mexcio.

No comments about Miller's Pocket Fact File: Pottery & Porcelain Marks: Including a Comprehensive Guide to Artists, Makers, Factories and Forms (Miller's Pocket Fact File).

1 comments about Glass & Ceramic Baskets Identification and Value Guide: Identification and Value Guide.

1. Lots of individual color pictures , but no illustration for marks, no history of manufacturer, no index, poor organization.

1 comments about Royal Doulton Beswick Jugs (5th Edition) : The Charlton Standard Catalogue.

1. As a Royal Doulton collector of toby and character mugs ... I couldn't do without Jean Dale's wonderful books! This 5th Edition goes with me to every Antique store. When I spot a neat looking mug,I find it in the book, take out my black light and magnifying glass .. and then bid with confidence.

2 comments about The World of Wade Figurines And Miniatures (Schiffer Book for Collectors).

1. I'm not a Wade collector but needed to research a 1950's figurine given to me by my aunt. I couldn't find anything like it on eBay, so I ordered this book. Within minutes of opening it I had found my piece and enough information about it to list it successfully for sale. As with any reference book on antiques and collectibles, the values must be treated with skepticism since prices change with shifts in collectors' interests. But for basic background information, including illustrations and dating of backstamps, it is excellent.



2. I love the Wade Whimsey figurines, but I was flying blind until I got this book. I am now a much more informed collector. I highly recommend this book to any collector.

No comments about The Encyclopedia of American Art Tiles: Region 6 Southern California (Schiffer Book for Collectors).

1 comments about The Chintz Collectors Handbook.

1. Very good! It is a good guide of chintz manufacturers, patterns, and shapes, particularly of Royal Winton. Alphabetically organized. Detailed descriptions of patterns. Interesting price guide.

2 comments about The Saturday Evening Girls: Paul Revere Pottery.

1. I truly enjoyed this book. This is the most detailed account of the Saturday Evening Girls that I have found. The pictures are marvelous...



2. I bought this for my wife who is a potter as a hobby. She likes the book a great deal and continues to use it extensively as she does her pottery design work. It seems to be a very good reference document with great pictures.

1 comments about Collector's Encyclopedia of Blue Ridge Dinnerware Volume 2 : An Illustrated Value Guide.

1. YOU WILL NEED ALL BLUE RIDGE BOOKS AS MORE PATTERNS ARE BEING NAMED. THIS ONE WAS GREAT FOR MY USE AND NOW I AM DISPURSING MY COLLECTION AND NO LONGER NEED IT SO I WILL SELL IT.