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Grayson Perry
Grayson Perry
by Jacky Klein
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Grayson Perry, famous for his ceramic vases decorated with shocking and unconventional imagery, is one of a generation of contemporary British artists to have emerged on the international stage in the last two decades. He rose to fame in 2003 when he won... (read more)

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Collector's Encyclopedia of California Pottery
Collector's Encyclopedia of California Pottery
by Jack Chipman
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First released in 1991, this pottery book has been greatly expanded, with hundreds of new color photographs and new information about the beautiful work of the potters of California. Over 30 different artists and companies are represented - company... (read more)

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500 Figures in Clay: Ceramic Artists Celebrate the Human Form
500 Figures in Clay: Ceramic Artists Celebrate the Human Form
by Veronika Alice (edt) Gunter
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It’s an absolutely unequalled photographic gallery: no other book has ever presented such a varied, captivating collection of contemporary ceramics based on the human form. The works range from representational to abstract, from artful realism to... (read more)

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Head Vases: Identification and Value Guide
Head Vases: Identification and Value Guide
by Kathleen Cole
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Head Vases, beautiful vases once used for florist arrangements are the focus of this book. It has over 200 photographs in full color. Each vase will be identified by company, number, date and size. 2002 values. 8.5 X 11.... (read more)

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Dirt on Delight: Impulses That Form Clay
Dirt on Delight: Impulses That Form Clay
by Ingrid Schaffner
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Dirt on Delight is the catalogue for the ICA Philadelphia's hit exhibit of 2009; in a rave review for The New York Times, Roberta Smith observed that this close to groundbreaking show, in its diversity, reminds us that ceramics has one of the richest... (read more)

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500 Animals in Clay: Contemporary Expressions of the Animal Form (Lark Ceramics Books)
500 Animals in Clay: Contemporary Expressions of the Animal Form (Lark Ceramics Books)
by Lark Books
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No other volume has ever presented such a diverse and captivating collection of contemporary animal-themed ceramics. Juried by distinguished artist and educator Joe Bova, this magnificent gallery includes pieces from an international group of artists... (read more)

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500 Bowls: Contemporary Explorations of a Timeless Design (Lark Ceramics Book)
500 Bowls: Contemporary Explorations of a Timeless Design (Lark Ceramics Book)
by Lark Books
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A fascinating compilation for arts and crafts ceramists and collectors, of 500 of the most creative and astouning bowl designs you have ever seen.... (read more)

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Collector's Encyclopedia of Made in Japan Ceramics
Collector's Encyclopedia of Made in Japan Ceramics
by Carole Bess White
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Author Carole Bess White's four volumes of Made in Japan Ceramics have been bestsellers for many years. Her latest book features selections from all of these books, as well as hundreds of new pieces and photographs never before published -- lots of... (read more)

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McCoy Pottery, Volume II: Collector's Reference & Value Guide (McCoy Pottery: Collector's Reference & Value Guide)
McCoy Pottery, Volume II: Collector's Reference & Value Guide (McCoy Pottery: Collector's Reference & Value Guide)
by Bob Hanson
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The authors' second book on the pottery made by the Nelson McCoy Pottery Company from 1910 through the 1980s includes information on over 400 cookie jars and many new pieces. 600 color photos.... (read more)

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Limoges Boxes: A Complete Guide
Limoges Boxes: A Complete Guide
by Faye Strumpf
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Although they've been around for several decades porcelain Limoges boxes are one of the hot collectibles of the new millennium. Their artistry evokes the same type of popular interest as the early 1700s boxes that inspired their creation. This... (read more)

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Contemporary Ceramics
Contemporary Ceramics
by Emmanuel Cooper
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Over the last decade the narrowing of the gulf that traditionally existed between the realms of fine art and craft has resulted in a shift in perception of what ceramics can be and can mean. All areas of ceramic practice have been revitalized as a result-... (read more)

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Collector's Guide to Feather Edge Ware: Identification & Values
Collector's Guide to Feather Edge Ware: Identification & Values
by Lisa Mcallister
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Newcomers to the field of feather edge ware collecting will be delighted to see the vast array of items produced in this lovely design: tureens, master salts, pepper and mustard pots, ladles, cups and mugs, plates of all sizes, platters, open and covered... (read more)

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Collector's Encyclopedia of Roseville Pottery #01: Collector's Encyclopedia of Roseville Pottery
Collector's Encyclopedia of Roseville Pottery #01: Collector's Encyclopedia of Roseville Pottery
by Sharon Huxford
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Roseville Pottery has long been considered the essential reference for collectors., This classic book and its companion volume have now been heavily revised and updated to more accurately represent today's market activity. Shape numbers and original... (read more)

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Warmans Fiesta: Identification & Price Guide
Warmans Fiesta: Identification & Price Guide
by Glen Victorey
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This book empowers you to thoroughly enjoy and find greater success in collecting Fiesta dinnerware. Highly collectible and revolutionary for its time, Fiesta continues its reign as the ware that turns your table into a celebration by appealing to fans... (read more)

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The Collectors Encyclopedia of Flow Blue China
The Collectors Encyclopedia of Flow Blue China
by Mary Frank Gaston
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A deluxe reference book featuring 436 photos in full color with 168 different marks. An excellent informative guide for the collector of this beautiful Flow Blue china. There is also a thorough background section in this hardbound edition. 2001 values. 8.... (read more)

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Collector's Encyclopedia of Pickard China with Additional Sections on Other Chicago China Studios Identification & Values
Collector's Encyclopedia of Pickard China with Additional Sections on Other Chicago China Studios Identification & Values
by Alan B Reed
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This book documents and illustrates over 1,000 pieces of china, the Pickard trademarks, and old advertising with color photos and current collector values. It also includes over 150 brief artist biographies, patent information, a bibliography, and the... (read more)

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Porcelain: Major Works by Leading Ceramists (Masters)
Porcelain: Major Works by Leading Ceramists (Masters)
by Richard (com) Burkett
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What motivates and inspires the finest porcelain artists working today? Forty internationally celebrated masters reveal their secrets, explaining just how they work with this incredibly demanding ceramic material, prized for its pristine beauty. Pure... (read more)

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Josef Originals Charming 3RD Edition
Josef Originals Charming 3RD Edition
by Jim Whitaker
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Ceramic figurines of beautiful and romantic young women were made in hundreds of different poses and costumes by Josef Originals. This all-color illustrated, revised and expanded edition follows the art of California ceramicist Mauriel Josef George from... (read more)

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Mewingham Manor: Observations on a Curious New Species
Mewingham Manor: Observations on a Curious New Species
by Edwina Von Stetina
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In 1875, Edwina Von Stetina, a young naturalist from London, unexpectedly inherits Mewingham Manor, the isolated country home of her seafaring uncle, Captain Bartholomew Katt. This journal is the remarkable chronicle of Edwina's first year at Mewingham... (read more)

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The Collectors Encyclopedia of McCoy Pottery
The Collectors Encyclopedia of McCoy Pottery
by Sharon Huxford
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The most popular writers in the pottery field compiled this richly informative deluxe guide featuring hundreds of pieces of McCoy pottery, and for over 20 years it has been the best resource for collectors. Large color photos fill this deluxe guide which... (read more)

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