Chess Pieces

Glass, Hitman

Published by Hitman Glass, 1989

About this Item

Moderate shelf wear, spine is creased, binding tight, pages clean and unmarked. If you love chess and hand-blown glass, this book belongs in your collection.Chess Pieces by Hitman Glass is a stunning 407-page hardcover book featuring high-resolution photographs of richly detailed chess sets designed and sculpted by over thirty of today?s top borosilicate glass artists. These artists took their pipe-making skills and applied them to the classic elements of chess, creating some of the most elaborate ? and in many cases fully functional ? chess pieces ever made.The book includes a forward from Hitman Glass founder Doug, sharing the origins of Hitman Glass and his journey through the American glass art scene. From managing a Boston head shop to building lasting relationships with legendary artists such as Mike Fro, Banjo, Merck, and many others, this book celebrates the creativity, craftsmanship, and community behind modern glass art.Details:407 pagesHigh-resolution, full-color photographyFeatures 30+ renowned borosilicate glass artists.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Chess Pieces
• Publisher: Hitman Glass
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 48 ounces
• Seller catalogs:
  • Art