1 comments about Fenton A-Z.

1. Excellent book. Great Pictures. A Great Reference book. Well done.

No comments about 500 Enameled Objects: A Celebration of Color on Metal (500 Series).

1 comments about Picture Book of Vaseline Glass Edition (Schiffer Book for Collectors).

1. This book is great for all the people who have Vaseline glass and are not sure the value. The pictures are the best quality I've ever seen. Very good book for people who are thinking of collecting this type of glassware.

5 comments about Westmoreland Glass: Identification and Value Guide.

1. Glass collectors take note and make time to check out this resource book! It is a valuable tool rich with history and wonderful illustrations that you will pick up again and again. The author repeats history in various sections on purpose so that the user can read it as a casual reference guide or cover to cover like a history book. Westmoreland Glass: Identification and Value Guide by Charles West Wilson, is a must have whether one collects Westmoreland glassware or not! Excellent.



2. I was very disappointed in this book. I collect Westmoreland Milk Glass - primarily the grape panel pattern. There was very little in this book on milk glass. A true Westmoreland Glass book would have a great bit of it in there.



3. Great history of the company, but I was disappointed in the little milk glass content. The author talks about how important the opal (milk) glass line was for business, but does not offer much samples of it in the book.



4. This is a difficult book to rate because it is strong on a few points, but extremely weak on others. It provides the most detailed history of Westmoreland Glass that I have ever seen, and some of the facts are fascinating. However, it is very, very, very poorly organized. Photos are not always identified. Many items are discussed but not depicted in photo or sketch. The price guide in the back uses different names/descriptions than what is used in the text of the book, so you can never be sure if you are checking value on the correct item. I enjoyed the book, but if you want to learn more about various pieces of Westmoreland glass, you will need to buy other books. Unfortunately, I cannot offer advice on what others because I have not found a good one yet. Lorainne Kovar's books are GROSSLY OVERPRICED and still do not do the job they should. I would NOT recommend Kovar's books on any subject.



5. This is an excellent book that details the history of Westmoreland Glass as no other book has provided before this one. Wilson makes the strong and persuasive argument that Westmoreland was THE leader of decorated glass production in the 1920s and 1930s in the United States, was the first company to produce carnvial glass, and was the leader in the design and production of candy containers. This book details the family history of the author's grandfather, Chas West, and great uncle, George West, in the founding of Westmoreland in the late 1880s till the changing of the guard in the late 1930s to the Brainard family. It is well organized in content and photographs. However, if you are looking for a milk glass book or a book on paneled grape, then do not buy this book. If you are looking for a book that will surprise you about Westmoreland to the point that you did not understand the depth of Westmoreland's contribution to Americana and the U.S. glass making history, then you will be purchasing the correct book.

1 comments about Tiffany by Design: An In-depth Look at Tiffany Lamps (Schiffer Book for Designers and Collectors).

1. Eight color photos do more than display Tiffany lamps, as other titles do: they have been polled from thousands of lamps with hundreds of designs to show the differences in shade patterns and complexity. A lovely display of colors and patterns is accompanied by clear description and artistic and collector value insights. "Tiffany By Design" is an outstanding reference and a welcome addition to personal, professional, academic, and community library Antiques & Collectibles reference collections.
   
   Diane C. Donovan
   California Bookwatch

1 comments about Rock Crystal Treasures.

1. I have long held a fascination for decorative objects made of Rock crystal, but never found a book that focused so extensively on this often-overlooked material. "Rock Crystal Treasures from Antiquity to Today" is therefore a great find. While numerous titles are available that explore crystals from the mystical or scientific standpoint, "Rock Crystal Treasures" provides a wonderful overview of beautiful objects crafted from rock crystal. Jewelry, vases, religious objects, clocks, chandeliers and other decorative items are shown.
   
   Lavishly illustrated with many large clear photos accompanied by insightful text, the book provides a wonderful resource for designers, jewelers or anyone with an interest in rock crystal quartz objects. It is inspirational to see so many items crafted from this translucent stone, worked and sculpted into pieces of such enduring beauty. I found the authors text to provide a great deal of useful details regarding both the historic and modern production of rock crystal. A beautiful book and a great addition to my design reference library.

1 comments about Traditional Stained Glass Designs CD-ROM and Book (Dover Pictorial Archives).

1. Mostly these designs are simply, but nice. I can get some ideas from them for my projects.

3 comments about Faerie Frolics: Patterns for Craftspeople and Artisans.

1. The drawings of the faeries in this book are beautiful, and very colorfull.
   But, there are no directions for the use of the patterns.
   Still, it is a very nice addition to the collection of those who love faeries.



2. I do stained glass an glass painting and polymer clay and these books are the substance of all of the above..ideas...colors...in paints and glass..this author has such a talent for what she does..im so glad I stumbled onto her and will buy whatever she puts out...its just the best...B.W.



3. For stained glass polymer clay or glass painting it does not get any better than idea and books by this author..AFirst class book...Im amazed at her talent and whenever I look at this book im so so glad I have it.B.W.

2 comments about Dichroics: Art Glass All Dressed Up.

1. What an amazing book. A great collection of Dichroic Glass, it's origin, and it's beautiful products made by some amazing artisans. A must-see for those interested in this wonderful art form.



2. It seems certain that many, many books will be published on the use of dichroics in just about all phases of the glass arts, but there isn't much in print yet. Unfortunately, this small book doesn't go very far in filling the void.
   
   It does provide a fairly good background on how dichroic glass is made and the history of its use. And it does go into practical matters involving the use of dichro in various glass techniques.
   
   However, the practical information is really pretty sketchy and in places is a bit vague and/or redundant.
   
   In particular, those who like step-by-step projects may be disappointed. Such projects can be very helpful--not because they provide an easy recipe for a finished piece, but because they can further help the reader get a feel for what the medium is like. There are only two of these, neither of which is especially illustrative or inspiring.
   
   Conclusion; this book is kind of expensive for what it offers, but at the moment it's about the only show in town.

No comments about Sulphide Marbles (Schiffer Book for Collectors).