The art of glass beadmaking has exploded in popularity during the past decade—and these awe-inspiring examples, exquisitely fashioned by 40 of the world’s top creators, reveal exactly why. Whether showcasing faces, animals, or flowers, these beads exhibit incredible detail and gorgeous color. Explore Bruce St. John Maher’s fused and faceted landscape beads and the vitreous painted surface of Bronwen Heilman’s glass. Kate Fowle Meleny’s luminous electroformed glass beads seem almost like sculptures, while Sharon Peters creates whimsical, often comical creatures that delight.
Every artist receives a lavish eight-page feature with approximately a dozen high-quality images of his or her most impressive work, along with a bio and personal commentary that provides insights into the motivations and inspiration behind each piece.

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Librakons is a Turkish platform established by M. C. Ekber, who has been active as a dealer and a local auctioneer since 1998 in Istanbul. Entel Bulten is the name of the local weekly bulletin with 6300 followers since 2010. With wide range of sources for rare books, maps, prints, ephemera and old photographs Librakons aims at reliable service for international collectors and the academic world. Librakons specializes in Armenica and Jewish studies, Byzantine studies, Balkan History, Islamic studies, Calligraphy, Illuminations, Ottoman studies, Turkish linguistics, Turkish Archeology and Architecture, Turkish studies, Constantinople, Anatolia, Turkish and international comics, Istanbul, rare childrens books.

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Terms are in accordance with Abebooks regulations. We accept all major credit cards, PayPal, and wire transfer, and cash against goods.

All inquiries are welcomed. Please contact us for any books, maps, ephemera related to Turkey, Balkans, Armenica, Judaica, Middle East and Persia.

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Order quantity	25 to 45 business days	8 to 14 business days
First item	US$ 29.11	US$ 40.84

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