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Lark Books
500 Tiles: An Inspiring Collection of International Work (500 Series)
by Lark Books (Paperback)

From press-molded pieces to carved works showcasing spectacular surface treatments, these magnificent tiles will inspire beginners and professionals, as well as collectors and enthusiasts. Some of the larger handcrafted displays here were made to decorate public and private spaces; others use single tiles to interpret nature, tell a story, or make a bold cultural observation. As always in this acclaimed series, all the contributors are accomplished artists, renowned in the field. Mary Lynn Buss creates the ultimate kitchen backsplash: a field of mosaic-tiled long-necked irises. Peter King and his wife and working partner Xinia Marín fashion large, expressively rendered, and sculptural installations. And Melody Ellis’s low-relief earthenware tiles pack intriguing narratives into every tile.

Lark
500 Plates & Chargers: Innovative Expressions of Function & Style (500 Series)
by Lark Books (Paperback)

Plates and chargers can serve as more than just places to put your food: they can be glorious art to show off on a table, sideboard, or hutch. These 500 spectacular pieces chosen by esteemed juror Linda Arbuckle range from the utilitarian yet beautifully glazed plate to dramatically decorated work, and they're crafted from a remarkable variety of materials--including pristine porcelain and bold earthenware. Nick Joerling's stoneware is the perfect canvas for a design: vigorous brush strokes set in wax resist race across its attractive surface. Kelly McKibben's hand-built Going for a Stroll showcases delicately inlaid and silk-screened images. The stunning gallery provides a unique and wide-ranging snapshot of contemporary ceramic arts.

Ralph Kovel, Terry Kovel
Kovels' New Dictionary of Marks: Pottery and Porcelain, 1850 to the Present
by Crown Publishers (Hardcover) (Release Date: 1986-12-13)

You may be the owner of a valuable piece of porcelain or pottery, but the cryptic symbol on the underside of the piece may be your only clue to its value. Kovels' New Dictionary of Marks: 1850 to the Present will help you identify your pieces.Kovels' New Dictionary of Marks provides the quickest and easiest way for professional and amateur collectors to identify more than 3,500 American, European, and Oriental marks. The perfect companion to the Kovels' original best-seller, Kovels' Dictionary of Marks--Pottery and Porcelain: 1650 to 1850 (still in print after more than 42 years and 41 printings), Kovels' New Dictionary of Marks is the most comprehensive reference for nineteenth- and twentieth-century marks. Together, the two volumes are an indispensable guide to porcelain and pottery marks of the last four centuries.Also available from Three Rivers Press, Kovels' Dictionary of Marks--Pottery & Porcelain: 1650 to 1850

John Bomm, Malinda Bomm
The Official Precious Moments Collector's Guide to Figurines
by Collector Books (Paperback)

This book, brought to you by the authors of The Official Precious Moments Collector's Guide to Company Dolls, will become an indispensable resource for collectors everywhere. With more than 2,300 bisque figurines presented and including current as well as retired pieces, this book is undoubtedly the most comprehensive, official guide to Precious Moments figurines on the market. 2004 values. AUTHORBIO: John Bomm is a warranty technician for one of the largest insurance companies in the country. He and his wife Malinda collect Precious Moments figurines, dolls, plates, water globes, and more. They have co-authored two books, The Official Precious Moments Collector's Guide to Company Dolls, and The Official Precious Moments Collector's Guide to Figurines. AUTHORBIO: Malinda Bomm is a health claims examiner in Orlando, Florida. She and her husband John collect Precious Moments figurines, dolls, plates, water globes, and more. They have co-authored two books, The Official Precious ...

Mark F Moran
Warman's McCoy Pottery: Identification and Price Guide (Warmans)
by Krause Publications (Paperback)

What began 160 years ago as one man's production of utilitarian stoneware has become a passion of many collectors, just like you. This new edition features McCoy pottery including cookie jars, dinnerware, jardinières and pedestals, Loy-Nel-Art, planters, vases and flower holders, among others. With more than 1,000 color photos, this edition features detailed descriptions, values, pages from vintage McCoy catalogs, historical data and a chapter outlining steps for spotting fakes and reproductions

Allan Hayes
Southwestern Pottery: Anasazi to Zuni
by Northland (Paperback)

An art book, a history book, and a reference book showcasing more than 1,100 pots. There isn't a more complete southwestern pottery guide.

Bob Hanson
McCoy Pottery: Collector's Reference and Value Guide, Vol. 3
by Collector Books (Hardcover)

This volume is devoted to the pottery made by the Nelson McCoy Pottery Company from 1910 through the 1980s. Over 700 all new photos, 130 different catalog pages, and a complete section on the Floraline Line. 2004 values. AUTHORBIO: Bob Hanson is a longtime collector of Nelson McCoy Pottery, as well as Brush-McCoy, J.W. McCoy, and pieces from the "Arts & Crafts" Era. In addition to pottery, he collects reverse paintings and trays, silhouette pictures, vintage whimsical plastic pins, and electric novelty clocks. Along with wife Margaret, he has co-authored three volumes in the McCoy Pottery series. AUTHORBIO: Craig Nissen and his wife Pat enjoy collecting not only Nelson McCoy Pottery, but Van Briggle pottery, Roseville pottery, Aladdin electric lamps, beaded "sugar" shade lamps from the 1920s, cupid photos, rug and pillow beaters, and wall pockets. Craig co-authored three volumes in the McCoy Pottery series, and is also the author ofMcCoy Wall Pockets & Decorations. REVIEW: This ...

Denise Rago
Warman's Roseville Pottery: Identification and Price Guide (Warmans)
by Krause Publications (Paperback)

*Originally an affordable pottery popular with middle class America - now a top collectible category - with pieces selling for $100 - $11,000 at auction This highly sought after collectible pottery was affordable and plentiful in its heyday, and inside this comprehensive Roseville reference you'll discover all the details needed to make the most of your collecting, whether you're a seasoned collector or just getting started in the hobby. With 1,800 color photos, an introduction to Roseville, history of the company, updated market report and a compendium outlining proper procedure for caring for the pottery it's clear this guide is unmatched in depth of data.

Robert L. Miller
No. 1 Price Guide to M.I.Hummel Figurines, Plates, Miniatures, & More (Mi Hummel Figurines, Plates, Miniatures & More 10th Ed. (Mi Hummel Figurines, Plates, Miniatures & More Price Guide)
by Reverie Publishing (Paperback) (Release Date: 2006-10-23)

Now, for the first time in full color, the latest edition of the most widely respected price guide to M.I.Hummel collectibles includes thousands of listings and a larger number of photos than ever before. Compiled by internationally known expert Robert L. Miller, the 10th edition of this classic provides the most up-to-date secondary market prices. Universally recognized as the most complete compilation of M.I. Hummel values, this book provides a numerical listing of all M.I.Hummel designs issued by W. Goebel, a history and explanation of back stamps and other marks, a profile of Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel and biographies of the sculptors who bring her illustrations to three-dimensional life. Sharply detailed, full-color photos of every piece make this newest edition the most valuable guide ever.

Daniel Rhodes
Clay and glazes for the potter (Arts and crafts series)
by Chilton Co (Unknown Binding)

In some sections of the ceramics industry, more has developed in the last 45 years than in the previous 4,000. To address new information and possibilities presented by advances in the industry, noted ceramist, teacher, and author Robin Hopper has updated and simplified where necessary Daniel Rhodes’ seminal book on fundamentals of ceramic technology. This revised and expanded edition adheres closely to the editions published in 1957 and revised in 1973, with added sections devoted to health hazards and computer calculation programs and increased color information and expanded photographic images of both historical and contemporary work. -250 color photos plus numerous illustrations and charts. -New sections on health hazards, computer calculation programs. -Expanded color information.

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