"1000 Glass Beads: Innovation & Imagination in Contemporary Glass Beadmaking" by Valerie Van Arsdale Shrader.
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DESCRIPTION: Softcover. Publisher: Lark Books (2004). Pages: 408. Size: 8¼ x 8 x 1¼ inches; 2¾ pounds.. This entry in the “500” series features the most gorgeous glass beads you've ever seen. Lovingly crafted by renowned art jewelers from around the world, these one-of-a-kind pieces display technical excellence, diverse forming techniques, and unceasing beauty. They’re the very best in contemporary glass beadmaking, 1000 dazzling and unique examples by an international array of artists. This color survey has it all: the beads come single or in multiples, in jewelry or sculptural pieces, flameworked and kilnformed; and their diversity and beauty are amazing.
Julia Skop’s intriguing Secret Surprise showcases clear glass beads with millefiori slices at the ends. Bruce St. John crafts his beads out of diachroic glass, then fuses and coldworks them at the lapidary well after completion. Nebula Black Necklace, from Rene Roberts, features an organic-looking focal bead adorned with fine metal leaf, glass shards, and a subtle dot decoration. An artist’s comment and detail image accompany many of the photos. A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.
CONDITION: NEW. New oversized softcover. Lark Books (2004) 408 pages. Unblemished except for faint shelfwear to the covers. Inside the book is pristine; the pages are clean, crisp, unmarked, unmutilated, tightly bound, unambiguously unread. From the outside, the shelfwear to the covers consists of faint edge and corner shelfwear to the covers, principally in the form of very faint "crinkling" to the spine head and heel, to the back cover "tips" (the two open corners of the back cover, top and bottom). Condition is entirely consistent with new stock from a bookstore environment wherein new books might show minor signs of shelfwear, consequence of routine handling and simply being shelved and re-shelved. Satisfaction unconditionally guaranteed. In stock, ready to ship. No disappointments, no excuses. PROMPT SHIPPING! HEAVILY PADDED, DAMAGE-FREE PACKAGING! #8765b.
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PUBLISHER REVIEWS:
REVIEW: Celebrate the innovation and creative inspiration of contemporary beadmakers from around the world! This gorgeous volume in the popular Showcase series presents 1,000 unique beads, all handcrafted. Each one is a magnificent piece of art, whether on its own or in a piece of jewelry or other ornamentation.
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REVIEW: 1000 tiny masterpieces literally glowing with creativity! Examine magnificent glass bead works of art including jewelry and sculptural pieces from the top names in the field today, as well as exciting works from emerging artists. Their exquisite designs reflect the diversity and innovation of beadmaking techniques from around the world. Simultaneously fine art and functional, wearable and collectible, these glass treasures will astound you with their originality and artistry.
REVIEW: Kristina Logan is the world's leading glass beadmaker. Her work has been exhibited in preeminent museums and institutions internationally, including the Smithsonian Museum of American Art; the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston; the Corning Museum of Glass; and the Musand; e du Verre de Sars-Poteries in France. She is a past president of the International Society of Glass Beadmakers, teaches regularly at leading schools in the US and Europe, and authored a chapter in The Penland Book of Glass (Lark). Kristina lives in Portsmouth, NH, and Provence, France.
REVIEW: Ray Hemachandra is a former editor for Lark Jewelry and Beading and the author of many books, including Showcase 500 Beaded Jewelry and The Penland Book of Glass. He lives in Asheville, NC.
REVIEW: Valerie Van Arsdale Shrader made a pair of pink culottes when she was eleven years old, and has loved fabric ever since. She's a senior editor at Lark Books, and has written and edited many books related to textiles and needlework. Valerie knits every now and then, too, and dreams about making art quilts.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Introduction
. The Beads
. Index of Contributing Artists
. Acknowledgments.
PROFESSIONAL REVIEWS:
REVIEW: 1000 Glass Beads with introduction by Cathy Finegan has 400 pages of awe inspiring photos of glass beads. Lampwork is an art form that will always be near and dear to my heart. Soft Flex Company got their start through the support of local bead stores and lampworkers. Mike started off making glass beads as well as recreating estate sale treasures. He took his first class from Loren Stump in the early 90's. This book has some stunning beads...beads that you could not even imagine in your wildest dreams.
From the back cover: "Examine magnificent glass bead works of art including jewelry and sculptural pieces from the top names in the field today, as well as exciting works from emerging artists. Their exquisite designs reflect the diversity and innovation of beadmaking techniques from around the world. Simultaneously fine art and functional, wearable and collectible, these glass treasures will astound you with their originality and artistry."
From the forward: "Beads have been with us for a very long time; the earliest ones, dating back some 40,000 years ago, were made of animal bones and teeth. But glass beads-born of flame and fancy-began to appear around 4,000 years ago. No too long afterward, glass beads were considered as valuable as precious stone, worn primarily by nobility. Later, they were used as currency."
Inside you'll find: Excellent forward by Cathy Finegan; 1000 glass beads/artists featured; Stellar photography. [softflexcompany.com].
REVIEW: "1000 Glass Beads: Innovation & Imagination In Contemporary Glass Beadmaking" provides an introduction by Cathy Finegan and over 400 pages of detail on glass bead works of art, from jewelry to sculptures and functional projects. Packed with good-sized color photos on every page, "1000 Glass Beads" outlines contemporary bead artists' works, includes a quote of their objectives, adds materials lists, and offers much inspiration. [Midwest Book Review].
REVIEW: A virtual museum of lampwork beads. This book is beautifully orchestrated. It is a treasury of beads created by some of the finest lampwork artists from around the globe. My only regret is that I failed to contribute my work when asked by the publisher. It would have been an honor to be included with such masters in this art form! Hopefully next time! If you don't have this book, please make every effort to add it to your collection.
REVIEW: First, I probably need to say I'm a bit biased, as a bracelet and beads of mine are in this book. Regardless, if you are a bead lover, you can get so captivated by the beads in this book that hours go by unnoticed. As a beadmaker and a jewelry maker, I was mesmerized trying to figure out all the different techniques and thinking of ways I could use all these gorgeous beads.
The variety of styles, colors and techniques is very broad. Even in the few years since this has been published, though, hundreds of new tools and types of glass are now available that were not when images were submitted for this book - makes me think it's time for "Volume II"! Even so, there is more than enough in this book to put any bead lover in a trance.
As others have mentioned, this book is NOT a how-to or project book in any way, shape or form. It's a beautifully produced, colorful catalog of work by many bead artists. There is even a list by name and location in the back in case you want to find a particular artist (I know - I was contacted by another local glass artist). Lark Books' whole series of "500..." (or in this case "1000...") books are all gorgeous and fuel for your creativity!
REVIEW: This is the latest book in Lark's revisited 500 Series - renamed the Showcase 500 and soft bound (which I believe will stand the test of time much better than the hard bound covers). I know I sound like a broken record but I truly believe that the 500 Series and the new Showcase 500 will be the most valuable tool in the Appraisers' bookshelf - these tomes hold the work of hundreds of Art Jewelers whose names the future may not recall - but whose work and passion are evident in these pages.
This volume is an excellent example of the vast array of styles and techniques that make up the "Art Jewelry" movement. The publisher of course will claim that this collection is representative of the contemporary jewelry scene but take it from someone that is literally buried in both the fine jewelry and art jewelry worlds - this really is representative of today's Art Jewelers! I would order my copy today!!!
REVIEW: You all probably know how I feel about these Showcase series books by Lark Books by now...I drool over them for days. They sit endlessly on my coffee table, at least until the next one comes along. And sometimes, when they include my own work, they sit there even longer! Well, this time, my work was not included, but I am nonetheless thrilled with the selection that was chosen for 1000 Glass Beads.
REVIEW: Lark Books has done it again with the most exciting display of beads created by artists from around the world. If you are a bead maker, bead collector, or a beader you will want this book! [Beadwright].
REVIEW: The book is really stunning. The compact size packs quite a punch of art. This book is laid out very much like a gallery exhibit: each spread reminds me of a wall space where similar works of art are hung together, and sometimes the connections are surprising. [Erin Prais-Hintz, Professional Jewelry Designer].
REVIEW: These tomes hold the work of hundreds of art jewelers whose names the future may not recall, but whose work and passion are evident in these pages. This volume is an excellent example of the vast array of styles and techniques that make up the Art Jewelry movement. [Robyn Hawk, Metalsmith].
REVIEW: A wonderland of possibilities...page after page of inspiration. [American Craft Magazine].
REVIEW: The ultimate tour through lampwork heaven…This is a must-have book for anyone who loves art, beads, lampworking, or simply marvels at creative genius. [Lapidary Journal].
REVIEW: The photography is excellent and there are plenty of awe-inspiring close-ups. [Bead & Button].
REVIEW: A wealth of visual imagery…beautiful reproductions. [Art Times].
REVIEW: Last night I was looking through “1000 Glass Beads – Innovation and Imagination in Contemporary Glass Beadmaking” by Lark Books (2204) and I remembered all over again why I fell in love with the book and just HAD TO HAVE IT. 1000 Glass Beads is a visual delight that inspires, captivates, intrigues and delights the visual soul. To think that these beautiful creations are small and contain so much detail.
I was captivated at age 19 with Czech lampwork glass beads and have remained so - my business is based around them and I love it. I find the current tread for artisan contemporary lampwork beads just a intriguing. This wonderful book covers artistians like Jane Praxel, the humourous Sara Sally LaGrand, Amy Trescott, Emiko Sawamoto, Carolyn Noga, Constance Paulding, Nancy Pilgrim, Karen Wolffis, Inara Knight, Karen Moyer, Priscilla Turner Spada, Shirley Cook, Lisa St. Martin and Brian Kerkvliet to mention only a few very talented people being showcased. [CreativelyBelle.Com].
REVIEW: This is not a how-to book. It is a valuable resource that provides hours of inspirational reading. A must for any beginning to serious beadmaker. The artists and beads showcased in this book are the very best in contemporary glass beadmaking. 1000 dazzling and unique examples by an international array of Lampworkers. This color survey has it all: the beads come single or multiples, jewelry or sculptural pieces, flameworked and kiln formed; and their diversity and beauty are amazing. [Sundance Art Glass].
REVIEW: These photo gallery books are part of a continuing series on contemporary crafts. All feature artistic, sometimes humorous, and generally nonfunctional examples of brooches and other jewelry forms by many international artists. Captions include the artist's name, title, dimensions, medium, and photographer's credit. As compilations of the best work being done today, these visual delights are an inspiration for crafters; they do not include projects, nor do the previous series volumes. Recommended for specialized decorative arts collections. [Library Journal]].
READER REVIEWS:
REVIEW: A feast for the eyes, this book is filled with page after page of stunning beads, like a bound museum displaying the best of the best bead art. Whether I'm getting ready to make some beads or paint or even write a story, this book is a great place to find creative inspiration. A definite keeper that gets referenced often just for the joy of spectacular colors and composition.
REVIEW: An inspiration! This book is superb! The photography is excellent and had I known this book was this good I would have bought it ages ago! It’s a very thick book with as the title says 1000 beads, there is very little text in the book, but you really don't need it, the pictures speak for themselves. This has got to be the best book on glass beads I have ever seen.
REVIEW: Wow, what an amazing book! Whether you love glass beads and lampwork or you just love beautiful art, I believe you will be thrilled with this book. This book is definitely not a 'how to' book for those who want to make beads, but it is sure to inspire you beyond your imagination. There are over 400 pages in this book with very little text, however each page contains one or two, large, full color, highly detailed photos with a caption giving you the name of the artist and a very brief description of their technique. There are hundreds of different artists featured in the book with just as many different styles...and these are not merely 'glass beads', these are absolute works of art which left me in awe every time I turned the page. (By the way, the price of the book definitely belies the quality, I honestly was not expecting such a high caliber book for this price.)
REVIEW: This book is just wonderful! I can't tell you just how many beautiful and creative works of art are in here! It makes me want to take a glass class because it's just so fascinating how they make these things! Such detail and in SUCH a small medium! Such respect and awe captures me!
I love the flower and froggie beads the best, but I also have a fondness for the beads that look more ethnic and, dare I say, almost like bones or wood! You HAVE to gander at the berry collection! They LOOK like the real thing! Hoozah to the bead world!
REVIEW: Feast your eyes on these beads! I am a beader, i.e. I make things with beads. This book celebrates the work of beadsmiths, the people who actually make the beads from scratch. It's not a technical book, so you won't be able to learn from here how it's done, but there are lots and lots of photographs showing glass beads in all their glory. A wonderful present for anyone who appreciates beautiful objects.
REVIEW: This is another gorgeous '500' title from Lark Books. More eye candy and inspiration for all kinds of creative people.
REVIEW: I bought this book because I thought it would be good for dipping into for inspiration to get going! It is. There are stacks of brilliant pictures. Quite often I have a pretty good idea of how things are made, but not always. Some are wow, some are delicate, original, witty, incredible - all depending on the eyes that view them. All in all, a good buy; although I freely admit that some pieces make me feel totally inadequate - but there you are - something to strive for. Inspiration or coffee table? Good for both. In any case a good buy.
REVIEW: Creative and inspiring! As in the other 500 series, the photography is flawless. When my creative muse is on vacation, I only have to pick up this book to just about any page and it sparks a wave of ideas to take into the studio.
REVIEW: When I first received my copy I couldn't put it down or leave home without it for weeks! It still seems that every time I open it up I find something new that I hadn't seen before!
REVIEW: Being a jewelry student I find books like 1000 Glass Beads useful tools used to broaden my horizons on the designing and making of jewelry. There are many excellent examples in this book, great photographs too. I rate this book highly and recommend it to anyone who is interested in art and design. I find it a useful reference point where I can find designs and makers that interest me and see how materials can achieve unexpected effects.
REVIEW: If you're looking for a how-to manual, keep looking. But if you're looking for a book with beautiful photographs of glass beads, you're in the right place. Each page contains photographs of beads by talented glass artisans. What's especially nice about this book is that there are artists represented from many different skill levels. For an intermediate glass artist like me, it's good to see that I've come a long way, but there is still so much territory to explore. The photographs in this book catalog this evolution exquisitely. It's inspirational and almost overwhelming to see so many gorgeous beads together. It will provide me with inspiration for a long time.
REVIEW: This book is kind of part of a series ("500") by Lark. These books have served me and many people I know as a source of Inspiration. They show one of a kind, hand made pieces by artists from all over the world. Some of the pieces also have descriptions from the artist about what inspired the piece or the ideas behind it. In a classroom, students could look at these books for ideas and see where other artists take their ideas from.
REVIEW: The photography, the curating/jurying, the layouts, all are beautiful. All materials are identified for each piece. There are some gorgeous works of art in this book. A keeper for the art library. Highly recommend. There are lots of pictures from this book that are becoming very popular on Pinterest.
REVIEW: This is essentially a picture book of beads. If you're looking for a book to show you how to make beads, then this is not it. There is no instruction provided. If you make lampworked beads and you're looking for inspiration, then this is a must have. The photography is well done and in full color. The beads are just breathtaking and awe inspiring.
REVIEW: This is one of the best of the Lark publishing series of 500 glass objects and 500 brooches. The photos are first rate and the selection is overwhelming. I put tags to mark my favorites and to show my students when I teach glass fusing. Even though the book is about lampworking, glass fusers can learn from the great combinations of color, unique design ideas and really high quality beads.
REVIEW: When I first bought it (2006) i had too little experience to appreciate the talent in it. I bought it again 2008 because now I finally do. It covers the work of earlier lampwork artist (pre-2006) all of whom by sharing their knowledge really lay the groundwork for the spectacular beads being created contemporarily.
REVIEW: Beautifully presented art beads. If you are interested in seeing the work of glass artists, this book is a good purchase. There are no instructions for making any of the beads, but it doesn’t claim that it will give instructions. The art and photography are beautiful.
REVIEW: Stunning! Wow, the beads in this book are absolutely gorgeous. Some are all right but some will make your mouth drop. I wish they had more detail as to how the beads were created but as far as a book to look at for ideas and to marvel at the amazing work then this book is it! Stunning pictures and amazing works. Would make a great coffee table book for an art lover.
REVIEW: Lovely, inspirational book. Some of the beads in this book are absolutely unbelievably beautiful. So far, I haven't gotten tired of looking at them every so often. I will see details I missed the first or second time I looked at it.
REVIEW: The pictures are both wonderful and playful. If you have a curiosity about the way designers think and their designing methods, pick up a copy of this book!
REVIEW: This is one of the “500” series that I consider a 'dream' book. Shares lots of ideas and 'let's try this one'. The entire series are very worthwhile, some more than others. It's nice to see how many talented people there are.
REVIEW: Drool... More inspiration than one person can probably implement. There is plenty for the money.
REVIEW: Beautiful pictures, amazing designs. The book is a great reference for jewelry artists wanting to get inspiration for their work. Great book!
REVIEW: My husband has several of the 500 series books. He is a jeweler and teaches jewelry classes; he uses books to let his advance-level students find projects that they would like to attempt. Wonderful!
REVIEW: Many if not most are really art pieces. Photography excellent. Left me wanting more than 1000!
REVIEW: This a series of books each featuring 500-1000 pieces in each book. I think I own most by now and they are ALWAYS out at this time of year as holiday gifts are made. This is a beauty as well.
REVIEW: This entire series (500 Necklaces, earrings, etc.) is amazing in the breadth of materials used and design styles displayed. If you can't find inspiration here, you're doomed.
REVIEW: I bought this as a gift for my jewelry making mother, as inspiration. She was very happy with it. Although she mostly works with beads, she liked seeing more complex pieces.
REVIEW: The 500 series of books inspire even the very beginner jewelry maker. They pique your interest to learn advanced techniques to some day be able to make something as beautiful as anything in these books. Wonderful inspiration and excellent photography on beautiful quality paper.
REVIEW: Lark has a series of books presenting well photographed, contemporary fine crafts. This book is a good survey of what is being created in glass beads. If you are teaching in art history or fine crafts areas, this is an important resource for students, collectors, museums, and libraries.
REVIEW: This book is a joy to gaze at. It is beautiful and elegant. The color photography is outstanding. Don't buy this book if you are looking for flamework instructions. But the images will stir your creative juices. I bought this book twice, one for my glass teacher and one for me!
REVIEW: Precious objects of desire! When this book was published, it was the first chance many people had to see such a wide selection of beads and beadmakers. It is definitely of its time as some of the featured artists no longer make beads and many of the others have gone on to increase their skill levels beyond what appears in this book.
REVIEW: 1000 Glass Beads is less a book to read then peruse. One of many of Larks' recent compilations on a particular topic, this one focuses on Glass Beads. The majority of beads appear to be flame worked but there were also some kiln formed examples.
REVIEW: Very creative and inspirational! The pieces are selected by great care. They develop your imagination. Whether you are a beginner or an advice beader, you should have this book.
REVIEW: Lots of Eye Candy! This little book shows a great variety of glass beads. I am amazed what some people can do with soft glass. The book is filled with wonderful color photos of completed jewelry. For the price it is a great value.
REVIEW: Amazing, inspiring examples. As a beginner in making glass beads, I am inspired by the variety and complexity of the beads shown in beautiful photos in this book. I hope I can just begin to create some beads one tenth as beautiful as some of these.
REVIEW: Gorgeous, Gorgeous Book!! This book is pure eye candy!! For those who just appreciate beautiful works of art, or those who are involved or learning lampworking, this book is amazing. No instructions, just pictures of finished glass beads, but that is more than enough.
REVIEW: Beady eye candy, love it! I often just dip into this book for a drool over the gorgeous work shown. Art glass bead heaven. If you make beads or jewellery, you cannot fail to be inspired.
REVIEW: Fabulous book for lampworkers and fans alike. As a glassworker myself, I use it at a reference book and to gain inspiration for my own work. While away several hours looking at wonderful beads and wishing they were all your own.
REVIEW: Beautiful book purchased for color inspiration!
REVIEW: I love the Lark Series books, I have all the jewelry ones, they are a non stop source of inspiration and great value for money. You simply can't go wrong if you buy these books.
REVIEW: Worth getting, good value for money. A varied, contemporary compendium of high quality images, of high quality work.
REVIEW: Excellent source of inspiration! Amazing examples of all kind of imaginable glass beads. You will start creating your own.
REVIEW: I have many of the 500 series books and always find them beautiful, informative, inspirational and a nice addition to my library.
REVIEW: Inspirational pictures of some of the most beautiful glass beads ever. Could be a coffee table book but I keep it handy to inspire me.
REVIEW: This entire 500 series is wonderful. I own over one-half dozen in the series and use them to inspire me.
REVIEW: I enjoy using it as reference. Try to collect all the 500 series that relate to jewelry ideas as well as unique ideas.
REVIEW: This book contains a collection of various works which are quite amazing. A great deal of creativity to enjoy page after page!
REVIEW: I buy all of these kinds of books. This one is full of inspiration and awe. I'm thrilled to have it in my collection.
REVIEW: This is a great book. I revisit this book often for inspiration and ideas. A good book to add to your individual home art library.
REVIEW: Love this book. Amazing what people think up and then make in all sorts of materials and with an astonishing array of techniques. Small pieces of art and craft. Inspirational.
REVIEW: This is an excellent series of books, not just for jewelry buffs. Photos are excellent and clear and I will be referring to this again and again for inspiration
REVIEW: Lots of clear wonderful colorful pictures...some are more like art. A must have for people who are seeking inspiration.
REVIEW: One of my favorites in the Lark Books 500 series, a very nice showing of contemporary jewelry artistry.
REVIEW: This is one of my favorite books. Beautiful photos. Wonderful book for lampworking inspiration. If you're a beadmaker or jewelry maker this book is a must have.
REVIEW: This is more of a coffee table book of some excellent work in glass beads by a wider variety of glass artists. Great for inspiration in your own hobby.
REVIEW: This is a fantastic book, lots of photos of lots of beads and a little bit of text about each one. This is a lovely book to drool over!!
REVIEW: This book is choc full of beautiful pictures and has been quite inspiring. A must for the coffee table of any bead, craft or art fanatic!
REVIEW: Great book to look at! Also have the "1000 Chairs" and "1000 Rings" also published by Lark Books. Love them all!
REVIEW: Full of lovely lampwork beads from an array of artists with individual styles who utilize a range of techniques. A good book to have sitting on a coffee table for visitors to peruse.
REVIEW: This book is full of inspiration ideas for glass bead makers. It has no technical or instructional info, but is just great to flip though and enjoy the work of some very clever people.
REVIEW: As a jewelry maker myself, this book as drool-worthy. The beads illustrated in it are absolutely fantastic and are created by some very talented people. The shapes and dimensions, styles, etc., are just incredible.
REVIEW: Visually rich and artistically amazing. Interesting to read what the artists have to say about working glass. So many cool techniques!
REVIEW: Oh my goodness...so much inspiration wrapped up in one book. If you love glass beads, I highly recommend this book.
REVIEW: Visually rich and artistically amazing. Interesting to read what the artists have to say about working glass. So many cool techniques!
REVIEW: Another must have for glass artists. I look at this book over and over. The photography is out of this world!
REVIEW: One of the Bibles for Lampwork Beads! Every Beadmaker and collector should have this book in their library!
REVIEW: If you make jewelry, or make handmade lampwork beads, this book is a treasure trove of incredible work.
REVIEW: Visual Stunner. A creative inspiration for all lampworkers & all who appreciate fine beads! Sooo many beads, so little time! You'll never need to ask "what should I try next?"
REVIEW: This book explores the many techniques and personal styles of the artists...the good, the bad, the ugly...all in the eye of the beholder.
REVIEW: I can't say enough about it. The ideas and colors, designs. Beautiful work. Very helpful to me. Love, love and love it.
REVIEW: Love the content, but it is very hard to find now that it is out of print. If you can find it, but it, you’ll not regret the purchase.
REVIEW: Five stars! Love this book!
REVIEW: Just beautiful and worth it for inspiration.
REVIEW: A joy to look at!
REVIEW: Five stars! Beautiful and informative!
REVIEW: Love the book!
REVIEW: I saw this book while traveling, ordering a copy as soon as I returned home and it is great for inspiration and fascinating takes on neck adornment.
REVIEW: Great art is to be found in the series.
REVIEW: I like this book. Pictures' quality is good and I can find information I need.
REVIEW: A book for times when you need inspiration. You can return it repeatedly to find new ideas.
REVIEW: This is just a really pretty book to look at. It's one of my favorite presents.
REVIEW: This is my "eye-candy" book, wonderful inspiration!
REVIEW: Gorgeous book. It appeals to my inner pyro.
REVIEW: Absolutely unbelievable glass beads. Great photography as well.
REVIEW: Unbelievably gorgeous and inspiring eye candy.
REVIEW: Like most of the Lark books in this series, this is wonderful creative eye-candy.
REVIEW: What a great and inspiring book! Visual creative candy all the way! Five Stars!
REVIEW: Five stars! Lots of ideas in this book.
REVIEW: Very useful. Excellent!
REVIEW: Five stars! Absolutely inspiring!
REVIEW: Lark Books have a winning formula with this series.
REVIEW: Five stars! Another good book from this series
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All of our shipments are sent via insured mail so as to comply with PayPal requirements. We do NOT recommend uninsured shipments, and expressly disclaim any responsibility for the loss of an uninsured shipment. Unfortunately the contents of parcels are easily “lost” or misdelivered by postal employees – even in the USA. That’s why all of our domestic shipments (and most international) shipments include a USPS delivery confirmation tag; or are trackable or traceable, and all shipments (international and domestic) are insured. We do offer U.S. Postal Service Priority Mail, Registered Mail, and Express Mail for both international and domestic shipments, as well United Parcel Service (UPS) and Federal Express (Fed-Ex). Please ask for a rate quotation. We will accept whatever payment method you are most comfortable with. If upon receipt of the item you are disappointed for any reason whatever, I offer a no questions asked return policy. Send it back, I will give you a complete refund of the purchase price (less our original shipping costs).
Most of the items I offer come from the collection of a family friend who was active in the field of Archaeology for over forty years. However many of the items also come from purchases I make in Eastern Europe, India, and from the Levant (Eastern Mediterranean/Near East) from various institutions and dealers. Though I have always had an interest in archaeology, my own academic background was in sociology and cultural anthropology. After my retirement however, I found myself drawn to archaeology as well. Aside from my own personal collection, I have made extensive and frequent additions of my own via purchases on Ebay (of course), as well as many purchases from both dealers and institutions throughout the world - but especially in the Near East and in Eastern Europe. I spend over half of my year out of the United States, and have spent much of my life either in India or Eastern Europe. In fact much of what we generate on Yahoo, Amazon and Ebay goes to support The Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, as well as some other worthy institutions in Europe connected with Anthropology and Archaeology.
I acquire some small but interesting collections overseas from time-to-time, and have as well some duplicate items within my own collection which I occasionally decide to part with. Though I have a collection of ancient coins numbering in the tens of thousands, my primary interest is in ancient jewelry. My wife also is an active participant in the "business" of antique and ancient jewelry, and is from Russia. I would be happy to provide you with a certificate/guarantee of authenticity for any item you purchase from me. There is a $2 fee for mailing under separate cover. Whenever I am overseas I have made arrangements for purchases to be shipped out via domestic mail. If I am in the field, you may have to wait for a week or two for a COA to arrive via international air mail. But you can be sure your purchase will arrive properly packaged and promptly - even if I am absent. And when I am in a remote field location with merely a notebook computer, at times I am not able to access my email for a day or two, so be patient, I will always respond to every email. Please see our "ADDITIONAL TERMS OF SALE."
