Subjects:  1. American - General    2. Antiques    3. Antiques & Collectibles    4. Antiques / Collectibles    5. Antiques/Collectibles    6. Ceramic Arts And Crafts    7. Figurines    8. Pottery & Ceramics    9. Reference - Price Guides   

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pottery
This book is very helpful to the beginner.The photos are very clear and easy to understand.

Best Beginner's Book I've Seen
This is an outstanding guide for learning how to throw pots.What sets this book apart from other beginning guides are the photos demonstrating the techniques and the cutaways showing both what the form should look like when properly executed and what the common mistakes look like and why.Other highlights include the clarity of the text, the inclusion of multiple methods to achieve a particular goal (e.g. opening, lifting the wall, etc.), and step-by-step instructions for several projects.While I made reasonable progress in a beginning class, the illustrations in this book really clarified the concepts and resulted in immediate improvements in my technique.I highly recommend it.

Excellent Teaching Tool
"Throwing Pottery Techniques" by Mary Chappelhow is perfect for the beginning potter.The information is not so lofty that the beginner is unable to keep up.Several projects are provided with clear instructions and lots of pictures.The information is easy to follow and very thorough.You will be pleased with this book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques/Collectibles    3. Crafts / Hobbies    4. Pottery & Ceramics    5. Pottery craft   

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Kowalsky Book Surpasses Godden's Standard Reference
For years, serious collectors of pottery and porcelain relied on the works of Geoffrey Godden to assist them in their search for manufacturer's marks. Other authors produced different books, but Godden always remained the standard. Those days are over as Arnold A. and Dorothy E. Kowalsky have now produced what will undoubtedly become the definitive ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MARKS. Emphasizing the products of American, English and European earthenware, ironstone and stoneware from 1780-1980, the Kowalsky's present - as their book jacket states - "Makers, Marks, and Patterns in Blue and White, Historic Blue, Flow Blue, Mulberry, Romantic Transferware, Tea Leaf and White Ironstone."Containing 688 pages and hundreds of manufacturer's marks, this masterpiece highlights - and cross references to Geoffrey Godden - American Potteries and Marks, English Potters and Patterns, and European Potters and Patterns. Also included are notes from selected authorities spotlighting transfer printing on blue and white ceramics, historical Staffordshire, Flow Blue, Mulberry Ironstone, White Ironstone and Copper Lustre Decorative Motifs on White Ironstone China. The authors have diligently provided a guide for readers to know how to use their book. Some books are written for information; some for pleasure. This wonderful addition to the world of antiques and collectibles provides both information and pleasure. You really can't get any better than this!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 19th century    2. 20th century    3. Antiques & Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Crafts / Hobbies    6. Encyclopedias    7. Pottery & Ceramics    8. Pottery, American    9. Pottery, English    10. Reference   

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Kovels' New Dictionary of Marks : Pottery and Porcelain 1850 to Present (Kovel's Dictionary of Marks)
Overall it is helpful.I am really just getting into this, so it is great to have something I can refer to to get an idea of where the item I have comes from.

Kovels' Makes Excellent Reference
This is an excellent guide to Pottery and porcelain. Pictures and descriptions are very helpful in correctly identifying pieces.

I Have Found Several MarksIn This Book
This book is full of marks.I used it for pottery and crocks and no longer need the copy I have.I will sell it now.
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Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Ceramic Arts And Crafts    5. Marks    6. Porcelain    7. Porcelain & China    8. Pottery    9. Pottery & Ceramics    10. Reference - General    11. Antiques & Collectibles / Porcelain & China    12. Art techniques & materials    13. Ceramic arts, pottery, glass   

Subjects:  1. Alabama    2. American - General    3. Antiques & Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Art & Art Instruction    6. Ceramics    7. Folk & Outsider Art    8. Folk art    9. Pottery & Ceramics    10. Pottery, American    11. Social Science / Folklore & Mythology   

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Great resourcefor collectors and modern majolica-artists.
First saw this magnificent volume at a collector's home, and had to acquire a copy for my library as inspiration for my own artistic endeavors with majolica.

One of the definitive books on Victorian Majolica
People all over the world treat this as the "Bible" of Victorian Majolica.It is the best. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques / Collectibles    2. Art    3. Individual Artist    4. Pottery & Ceramics    5. Reference - Price Guides    6. Antiques & Collectibles / Pottery & Ceramics    7. Antiques & collectables: ceramics & glass    8. Ceramics   

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Outstanding Japanese Ceramics Book.
Outstanding book for amateur and serious collectors to enjoy - pieces areidentified with text and superb coloured photos.

Large number of high quality color photographs
Of great interest to dealers and collectors of Japanese export ceramics, this book contains full color photographs of a large number of fine specimans of Imari, Satsuma, Banko and Sumida. Significant number of pieces from the Arts and Crafts period. Sections on markings, bibliography andvaluations.I think the valuations are on the low side of current retail prices. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 1868-    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Crafts / Hobbies    5. Imari porcelain    6. Porcelain, Japanese,    7. Pottery & Ceramics    8. Pottery, Japanese,    9. Satsuma pottery    10. Antiques & collectables: ceramics & glass    11. Japan    12. Oriental art   

Subjects:  1. 20th century    2. Antiques    3. Antiques & Collectibles    4. Antiques / Collectibles    5. Antiques/Collectibles    6. Brush Pottery Company    7. Catalogs    8. Ceramic Arts And Crafts    9. Nelson McCoy Pottery Company    10. Ohio    11. Pottery & Ceramics    12. Pottery, American    13. Reference - Price Guides    14. Roseville    15. Decorative arts & crafts   

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Invaluable guide to potter marks
If you've ever wondered if your "find" is indeeed authentic, this book will resolve the majority of your questions.
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Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques/Collectibles    3. Art pottery    4. Art pottery, American    5. Ceramic Arts And Crafts    6. Collectors and collecting    7. Marks    8. Pottery    9. Pottery & Ceramics    10. Antiques & Collectibles / Pottery & Ceramics    11. Art techniques & materials    12. Ceramic arts, pottery, glass   

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the imaginative and singular art pottery of George Ohr
Ohr does break the mold when it comes to art pottery. Whereas other potters, no matter how innovative or imaginative they are, stay within certain classic forms for vases, bowls, goblets, etc., Ohr often departs radically from the forms. His art pottery is perhaps best considered as free-form sculpture inspired by, but not made according to, traditional pottery. Thus, a "pot" has "elaborate configuration: sharp bends, angles, blades, swirls, and quasi-cylinders [making for] complexity from every angle." Another "pot" has "crinkling result[ing] in dramatically deep three-dimensional spaces...[which] radiate highlights that contrast with the dark-brown glaze...[giving] this piece...a brooding, enigmatic presence." The foregoing quotes are from captions of two of the color photographs of individual pieces of Ohr's pottery on nearly every page. The work is a tour through Ohr's artistic career from "The Early Years" to "A Final Phase" noting and illustrating phases of development and points of his individuality. With their colors and polymorphous, though mostly rounded, shapes, Ohr's pottery/sculpture has a deep earthiness, as if plucked whole from the ground's depths, though they patently demonstrate a clear, singular vision and matching consummate skill.

AN ARTIST AHEAD OF HIS TIME

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Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Art & Art Instruction    5. Ceramics    6. Individual Artist    7. Pottery & Ceramics    8. Ceramic arts, pottery, glass   

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George Jones Ceramics
"George Jones Ceramics" has been well researched and is beautifully presented.It is about a major 19th century English pottery business, of which little was known before Robert Cluett's book.Archivedcollections and histories of nineteenth century potteries have generallybeen neglected in favour of older potteries and because of museum financialconstraints.But they all have a place in the history of ceramics anduntil this book was produced there were fears that much information aboutGeorge Jones Pottery would be lost forever.The best part of thisbeautiful book, for my family, is the history of George Jones' family anddescendents which is included.George Jones was my husband's greatgrandfather. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 19th century    2. 20th century    3. Antiques & Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Catalogs    6. Ceramic Arts And Crafts    7. Crafts / Hobbies    8. England    9. George Jones & Sons    10. Pottery & Ceramics    11. Pottery, English    12. Stoke-on-Trent    13. Ceramics    14. Individual artists    15. c 1800 to c 1900   

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A guide enthusiasts won't want to miss
John & Malinda Bomm's Official Precious Moments Collector's Guide To Figurines, 2nd Edition provides a handy tote-size manual which will easily fit into a purse or coat pocket, offering collectors take-along accessibility to the Precious Moments treasures they may locate in flea markets or garage sales. Each figurine receives a clear color photo, issue price, and various price ranges based on condition. The authors have almost 900 pieces in their own collection and theirs is a guide enthusiasts won't want to miss.

Precious Moments Collector's Guide is GREAT!
I have found this collector's guide to be a valuable resource in determining the value of my Precious Moments collection and that of a friend. It is very well researched, put together well, and has great photos for better identification of PM collectables.

Must have for Precious Moment's Collector's!!!!!!!
This is a great guide for anyone interested in Precious Moments. The book is very informative and extremely easy to use. The pictures are great. This great guide is a treasure whether you are a new collector or have been around for a while. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Dolls    6. Figurines    7. Pottery & Ceramics    8. Reference - Price Guides    9. Toy Arts And Crafts   

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WELLER POTTERY TIME LINE
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I went looking for a Weller Pottery book and this is the 1st one I found. I am so very happy! The pictures are very beautiful and clear. The history section is very detailed. This book is a must have for any pottery collector! ... Read more

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Johnson Brothers Dinnerware: Pattern Directory and Price Guide
I was especially interested in the different backstamps of the Heritage Hall pattern, I didn't find them. I was very disappointed in the absence of Heritage Hall pieces. I returned the book.

The best got better
An expanded version of Mary Finegana's definitive reference on Johnson Brothers Dinnerware. Her new edition has a larger page format, more total pages, more total patterns, new illustrations, additional supplementary material, an updated 2003 price guide and guidance on how to keep the price guide current. Very highly recommended.

The Inside Story
This book presents an academic approach to the subject of ceramic ware produced by Johnson Brothers during their existence as an independant company. It does not convey the romancethat the antique collect looks for.I feel that Mary Finegan lost an opportunity whilst visiting the U.K. to talk to the very person that could have given her that insight.William (Bill) Norbury worked for Johnson Bros. for 50 yrs. He had that insight as designer and Master engrave and was still alive during her visit. Prof.Jean Zarruchi conveyed that romance during her lecture and exhibition at Keele Universtity, Staffs.U.K. Sept. 2000. Bill's unpublished record of his experiences conveys that insight into many of the designs contained in Mary Finegan's Book. (...) ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Crafts / Hobbies    2. Pottery & Ceramics    3. Antiques & Collectibles    4. Kitchenware    5. Pottery & Ceramics    6. Plates (Tableware)    7. History   

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles / Pottery & Ceramics    2. 20th century    3. Antiques    4. Antiques & Collectibles    5. Antiques / Collectibles    6. Catalogs    7. Collectibles    8. Collectors and collecting    9. Dundee    10. Haeger Potteries    11. Pottery    12. Pottery & Ceramics    13. Reference - Price Guides    14. United States   

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Boyds Tracker Resin 2nd Edition Volume 2 of 2
I have a Yesterday's Child (Dollstone) figurine collection and had been looking for a book to tell me how many figurines there actually are in this series and THIS IS IT.It is a fantastic book.It has everything that a collector would like to have and I highly recommend it. There are even logs in the book you can record your figurines.Thank you so much for your informative pages that led me to this book.ITS A MUST AND A KEEPER!!!

A must-have title for every Boyds collector!
Have you ever wondered how much your Boyds bearstones are worth? Have you asked how many pieces are actually in the Boyds village? How many Uncle Beans Treasure boxes? Did you even know Boyds made collectible dolls too? This book explains it all!
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Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. General    6. Pottery & Ceramics    7. Reference - Price Guides   

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The Author (see below) will make improvements-too late
Isn't that great? The Author (see below) will make improvments and release a "better" version, thanks to Amazon customers who have already wasted their money on this one. What a great life, eh? And, she gives her own book (which she vows to improve) a 5 Star rating--brutal! I guess the "improved" book will be worth 10 Stars to her!

Respond to book reviews
As author of the book, I thank everyone for their kind response.I am sorry that some of the pictures are not real clear but you must remember that these company plates were salesman sample pages some from the late 1900's.The newest pictures are from 1954.Since the book has been selling for six years now and has sold over 20,000 copy someone must be satisfied with the book.Watch for our new Roseville book coming out by the end of the year.It will be a collectors size book with all the pictures and prices plus place for all your information.

Buy a 2nd guide along with this for accurate info
Somewhat better organized than the other Roseville books, however, the quality of the photos are horrible.Looks like they scanned low resolution images from a catalogs.A lot of incomplete model numbers in the pictures.If you buy this book you need to buy another Roseville book as a companion so that you can validate the information.I doubt the author is actually a collector. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles / Pottery & Ceramics    2. Crafts / Hobbies    3. Pottery & Ceramics    4. Reference / Catalogs    5. Antiques    6. Antiques & Collectibles    7. Catalogs    8. Collecting    9. Collectors and collecting    10. Roseville Pottery, inc    11. United States   

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Figurines    5. Porcelain & China    6. Pottery & Ceramics    7. Antiques & collectables: ceramics & glass    8. Ceramics    9. Europe    10. History of art & design styles: c 1600 to c 1800    11. History of art & design styles: c 1800 to c 1900   

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. General    5. Pottery & Ceramics    6. Antiques & Collectibles / General    7. Ceramics    8. Reference works    9. USA   

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Napco
This is a fantastic book for the Napco collector. It offers beautiful pictures of some of the best figurines ever made.If you're a fan of Napco, this book is a must have!

Napco by Kathleen Deel
This is by far the best book on Napco figurines and has MANY of the hard to find items fully photographed.I have been looking for a book to help me on my Storybook collectables for years and this one is a dream cometrue!Also has birthday angels and many,many more!So much informationall photographed and in beautiful full color!Kathleen Deel knows herNapco collectables and now I will too!I highly recommend this book! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 20th century    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Catalogs    5. Collectors and collecting    6. Engineering - Chemical & Biochemical    7. History    8. Japan    9. Pottery & Ceramics    10. Pottery figures    11. Pottery, Japanese    12. Technology & Industrial Arts    13. United States    14. Ceramics