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William Daley: Ceramic Artist. Ruth Fine. Contemporary Wildlife Art. Cindy Art Deco Ironwork & Sculpture. “Jerry” S. F Retrospective of William Daley’s ceramic art, Ann Coldiron. Over 360 spectacular art Cook III & Tina Skinner. The work of artisans of the 1950s through the 2000s. Over 300 images pieces celebrating the personal connec- burgeoning art deco or moderne art movement in display the artwork, including commissions. tions that artists have to wildlife. Includes Paris. Selected from folio volumes published in the Daley’s geometric ceramic vessels explore the contemporary artworks in a variety of mid-1920s to inspire fellow artists on the cutting synthesis between interior and exterior, volume media from 74 artists from Australia edge, the more than 500 exciting pieces shared in and surface, form and symbol. Their unglazed to Canada, New Zealand to Alaska, this compendium have proven themselves timeless surfaces echo architectural spaces and rhythms. and coast to coast in the United States. in their classic lines and exquisite detailing. This is a Also included are Daley’s thoughts on ceramic Size: 11" x 8 1/2" • 361 color photos • must-have volume for artisans of the forge, sculp- art and teaching the process. Index • 208 pp tures, and all fans of art deco-era decorative arts. Size: 9" x 12" • 300+ color photos • 240 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-4864-8 • hard cover • $39.99 Size: 9" x 12" • 500+ photos • 208 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-4523-4 • hard cover • $60.00 ISBN: 0-7643-2292-3 • hard cover • $49.95

Wood-Fired Ceramics: 100 Contemporary From Fire to Form: Sculpture from Decorative Ironwork: Wrought Iron Artists. Amedeo Salamoni. Through over 500 the Modern Blacksmith and Met- Gratings, Gates and Railings. Margarete color photos and personal statements, this book alsmith. Mathew S. Clarke. 521 color Baur-Heinhold. Artists have made gates and fences showcases the contemporary ceramic artists who photos display metal art produced by in wrought iron over the centuries in ornamental de- use the labor intensive, unpredictable process today’s leading blacksmiths and met- signs. The restoration of wrought iron is discussed of wood-fi ring. Contact information, examples alsmiths. Private and public sculptures and ironwork examples are organized according of each artist’s work, kiln drawings, fi ring logs, for individual homes, public parks, and to their uses, such as gratings that protect doors clay, glaze and slip formulas, and wood-fi ring other outdoor venues are included. and windows, entries and gates from Europe in resources are included. Size: 11" x 8 1/2" • 521 color photos the Middle Ages, artistic creations of the 17th Size: 9" x 12" • 526 color photos • 248 pp. Index 256 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-3247-0 and 18th centuries, and works of our own day. ISBN: 978-0-7643-4533-3 • hard cover • $59.99 hard cover • $50.00 Size: 9" x 12" • 368 photos • Index • 176 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-0153-7 • hard cover • $49.99

Pit Firing Ceramics: Modern Methods, Fireplace Accessories. Dona Z. Meilach. Unique Architectural Ironwork. Dona Z. Mei- Ancient Traditions. Dawn Whitehand. Pit custom-made fi replace accessories as works of lach. Showcases a vast array of ironwork Firing is the fi rst text to comprehensively explore art by talented modern artist blacksmiths. Over commissioned for new commercial and the complex nature of pit fi ring based on his- 400 ideas for unusual fi replace designs refl ect residential building projects. Spectac- torical evidence and the artistic perspectives of historical styles from Renaissance to post-modern. ular examples from more than 100 of contemporary ceramicists. Included is a historical A wonderful sourcebook for homeowners seeking today’s top blacksmiths, supplemented chapter, a how-to chapter, and artist profi les original art for their homes. with historical works from 15 countries, that showcase the pit fi red ceramics of modern Size: 8 1/2" x 11" • 362 color & 55 b/w photos including doors and hardware, staircases practitioners. Index • 256 pp. • ISBN: 0-7643-1615-X • hard and railings, and gates and fences. Size: 8 1/2" x 11" • 180 bw and color photos • 128 pp. cover • $49.95 Size: 11" x 8 1/2" • 233 color & 53 b/w ISBN: 978-0-7643-4172-4 • hard cover • $29.99 photos • Index • 256 pp. ISBN: 0-7643-1324-X • hard cover • $49.95 IRONWORK The Contemporary Blacksmith. Dona Z. Decorative Architectural Ironwork. Ironwork Today: Inside & Out. Dona Meilach. Over 500 works by nearly 200 art- Diana Stuart. Historic exterior designs of Z. Meilach. Over 480 color photos of iron ist-craftsmen from 16 countries illustrate the architectural ironwork on display in the art for indoor and outdoor use, including unprecedented activity in modern ironwork that 5 boroughs of NYC in 400 color photo- sculpture, fences, railings, gates, doors, has led to its blossoming into a serious art form. graphs, with background info and the furniture, lighting, candleholders, and You’ll learn several techniques using hot and location of each piece included in cap- more, ranging from the truly modern cold forming and see the results: architectural tions. Includes iron fences, gates, newel to historical references. ironwork, sculpture, furniture, containers and posts, balustrades, & more. Designers, Size: 11" x 8-1/2" • 482 color photos • vessels, lighting fi xtures and candleholders, collectors, and ironworkers will be in- Index • 256 pp. • ISBN: 0-7643-2390-3 and more. spired by the rich selection of designs. hard cover $49.95 Size: 8 1/2" x 11" • 542 photos • 256 pp. Size: 11" x 8 1/2" • 400 color photos • 160 pp. ISBN: 0-7643-1106-9 • hard cover • $49.95 ISBN: 0-7643-2192-7 • hard cover • $39.95

Ironwork Today 2: Inside & Out. Ironwork: Dynamic Details. Dona Z. Meilach. Art Nouveau Ironwork of Austria & Hun- Jeffrey B. Snyder. 100s of color photos Unique ironwork created by artist-blacksmiths, gary. Federico Santi & John Gacher. 500 vivid display the work of today’s top art- with details of fl owers, leaves, and amazing critters photos show many and varied interpretations ist-blacksmiths. Working in a variety make ordinary fences, gates, and chandeliers of art nouveau forms in the balustrades and of styles, they create innovative original extraordinary. Functional joints become beautiful balconies, lanterns and gates, doorways and works of art for homes, offi ces, and elements for furniture, fi replace accessories, can- elevator door facades of Budapest, Hungary, public use, including sculpture, gates, dlestick holders, and other iron items we use daily. and Vienna, Austria. Explanations of the set- furniture, lighting fi xtures, candlehold- Size: 8 1/2" x 11" • 251 color photos • 160 pp. tings discuss the details and decorative motifs ers, doors, locks, and more. ISBN: 0-7643-2549-3 • hard cover • $39.95 on the ironwork. Size: 11" x 8 1/2" • 500 color photos Size: 8 1/2" x 11" • 500 color photos • 240 pp. 256 pp. • ISBN: 978-0-7643-3064-3 • ISBN: 0-7643-2436-5 • hard cover • $49.95 hard cover • $50.00 IRONWORK TECHNIQUES Ironwork Today 3: Inside and Out. Italian Ironwork: Medieval : Renaissance: Jeffrey B. Snyder. 100s of color photos Decorative & Sculptural Ironwork: Tools, Baroque : Neo Classical. Giulio Ferrari. Italian show the artwork being created by Techniques & Inspiration. Dona Z. Meilach. The ironwork from Roman times, through medieval today’s artist-blacksmiths. Over eighty fascinating properties of iron and other metals cre- centuries, and up to neo classical designs of the artists’ works are displayed, including atively explored in 52 color plates and 717 b/w photos early nineteenth century comprise this collection art found in public spaces, offi ces, and and drawings. Smithing tools and techniques are of photographs from Italian sources. They depict homes. The artwork is arranged by artist explored in depth. trellises, grilles, gates, fencing, household light- alphabetically, allowing readers to see Size: 7" x 10" • 52 color and 717 b/w photos • 312 pp. ing, fi replace accoutrements, and door hardware the full scope of each artist’s work all ISBN: 978-0-7643-0790-4 • soft cover • $34.99 that will inspire today’s designers. together on adjoining pages. Size: 8 1/2" x 11" • 100 b/w images Size: 11" x 8 1/2" • 462 color photos • Index • 256 pp. Index • 112 pp. • ISBN: 978-0-7643-3560-0 ISBN: 978-0-7643-3876-2 • hard cover • $50.00 • Schiffer LTD hard cover • $29.99 HISTORIC IRONWORK Ironwork Today 4: Inside and Out. Decorative Ironwork of Italy. Photography Catherine Mallette. Hundreds of detailed Edgar Brandt: Art Deco Ironwork. Joan by Augusto Pedrini. Beautiful hand-wrought iron color photos provide a sweeping over- Kahr. A premier early 20th century metalsmith gates, grilles, architectural details, and fi replace view of iron artwork created by over 90 in France, Edgar Brandt (1880-1960) designed equipment features scrollwork and fl oral embel- of today’s artist-blacksmiths. This fasci- and fabricated some of the most beautiful ar- lishments from many ancient towns in Italy. 487 nating art is found in homes, offi ces, and chitectural and decorative ironwork of his age. full-page, black and white photographs clearly public spaces. Pieces discussed by the This elegant book recounts his life and work with show details that will inspire blacksmiths and artists, include sculpture, gates, railings, scholarly text and over 300 photographs. Lyrical designers today. furniture, andirons, lighting fi xtures, gates, doors, and tables, including his most Size: 9" x 12" • 487 b/w photos • Index • 320 pp. doors, door knockers, and much more. famous screen L’Oasis, appeared at the seminal ISBN: 978-0-7643-3399-6 • hard cover • $45.00 Size: 11" x 8 1/2" • 300+ color photos • 256 pp. 1925 Exposition des Arts Décoratifs, in Paris. ISBN: 978-0-7643-4673-6 • hard cover • $50.00 Size: 9" x 12" • 306 photos • Index • 240 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-3666-9 • hard cover • $79.99