ARTS & CRAFTS: The Complete Visual Reference And Price Guide. The Essential Full Color Collector's Guide To Arts~And~Crafts Style. Photographs By Graham Rae With Byron Slater, John McKenzie, And Adam Gault

Miller, Judith with Jill Bace

ISBN 10: 0756609631 / ISBN 13: 9780756609634

Published by London etc~. 2005. A Joint Production From DK (Dorling Kindersley LTD) & The Price Guide Company ~ DK Collector's Guides series, 2005

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glossy full color photo illustrated (cover of dustwrapper and cover of book are identical in appearance) hardbound 4to ~ 4º (quarto). large book. dustwrapper in protective plastic book jacket cover. very fine cond. looks new. like new. as new. binding square & tight. covers clean. edges clean. contents free of markings. dustwrapper in fine cond. tiny nick at spine top, not price clipped. nice clean copy. no library markings or store stamps, no stickers or bookplates, no names, no inking , no underlining, no remainder markings etc ~. first american edition so stated. first printing ( # 1 in # line). ~ Please Note: book is larger than scanner so the photos are a bit cropped. glossy full color 1/2 title & frontis photo illustrations. 240p. glossy pages throughout. every page illustrated in full glossy color. glossary. key to source codes. directory of other dealer, auction houses & museums. index. art history. antiques. interior design. pottery. painting. jewelry. ~ Arts and Crafts was one of the most influential design movements of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Rejecting mass production in favor of individualism, simplicity, honest craftsmanship, and sound design, its exponents created stunning works that laid the foundation for modern design. Written by Judith Miller and specialist consultants, this guide tells the fascinating story of the movement~from the inspiration of William Morris to the interpretation of his ideals worldwide~and provides a stunning visual reference for collectors. Over 1,000 items are presented in full color, with up~to~date price guides, and tips for buying, selling, and collecting. Subject areas include furniture, textiles, ceramics, jewelry, silver, glass, and books and posters, with profiles of key designers and workshops including Charles Rennie Mackintosh, the Roycrofters, George Ohr, Tiffany Studios, William de Morgan, Handel Co., the Guild of Handicraft, and the Glasgow School. Combining historical information, price guides, and useful tips, this is the must ~have sourcebook for anyone with an interest in Arts and Crafts style.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: ARTS & CRAFTS: The Complete Visual Reference And Price Guide. The Essential Full Color Collector's Guide To Arts~And~Crafts Style. Photographs By Graham Rae With Byron Slater, John McKenzie, And Adam Gault
• Publisher: London etc~. 2005. A Joint Production From DK (Dorling Kindersley LTD) & The Price Guide Company ~ DK Collector's Guides series
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0756609631
• ISBN 13: 9780756609634
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Seller catalogs:
  • art history
  • interior design
  • antiques

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Synopsis

A lavish visual reference on the Arts & Crafts movement features a history of the period's furniture, textiles, ceramics, jewelry, metalware, prints and posters, and other collectibles, along with information on the era's stylistic development, profiles of leading designers, up-to-date values, tips on buying and selling, and more than one thousand full-color photographs.

About the Author

One of the world's leading experts in the field, Judith Miller began collecting in the 1960's and has since written more than 80 books, many of which are held in high regard by collectors and dealers. Since October 2002, DK and Judith Miller have launched several series, including the Antiques Price Guides, Collectibles Price Guides, and the DK Collector¹s Guides.