From the horses, stags, and bison of the first prehistoric cave paintings, people have been inspired to depict animals in art. Now, 500 of the very finest pieces from ceramists around the globe have been brought together into a menagerie of enduring distinction.

Format: Soft Cover  Dimentions: 8" x 8"  Pages  423  Illustrations: 550

These hundreds of bracelets illustrate the versatility, diversity, and beauty of a simple form. As you look through this illustrated survey, you'll realize that the concept of what defines a bracelet is open to infinite interpretations. Whether you are an artist, collector, or jewelry enthusiast, these designs will continure to fascinate you.

Format: Soft cover,  Dimentions: 8" x 8";  Pages: 400;  Illustrations: 500.

Portals and Gates offers the forst comprehensive overview of Albert Paley's public, private, and institutional passageways and also highlights key works - both built and imagined - in his long career. This book presents the finest examples of Paley's distinctive interpretation of gates, portals, and passageways.

Format: Hardback,  Dimentions: 8 1/2" x 11",  Pages: 143,  Illustrations: 150

Architectural Ironwork presents over 375 spectacular examples from more that 100 of today's top blacksmiths. Focusing on the renaissance in artistic blacksmithing Meilach presents a vast array of ironwork recently commissioned for contemporary, commercial, and residential buildings, as people become more aware of the versatility of iron today. Architectural Ironwork showcases over 375 spectacular examples of work from more that 100 of today's top blacksmiths, supplemented with historical works from 15 countries.

Format: Hardcover.   Dimensions: 11" x 8 1/2"   Pages: 256   Illustrations: 286

Design and Techniques The Artist Blacksmith is the essential handbook for anyone interested in bringing a creative, contemporary approach to this ancient craft, and for those already hooked who want to improve and expand their skills. It offers a contemporary approach to an ancient craft using fundamental blacksmithing processes. The author describes how to develop a design, then how to realize it, and finally how to assemble and finish the piece.

Format: Hardcover.   Dimensions: 10 1/2" x 9 3/4"   Pages: 160   Illustrations: 200

Chasing and Repoussé have been used for centuries to embellish metal objects. This long awaited book provides lucid and practical instruction that will appeal to beginners and advanced craftspeople. With more than 450 photos and illustrations, including studio process and diverse master works collected from artists around the world, Chasing and Repoussé elegantly fills a need in the literature of metalsmithing.

Format: Hardcover.   Dimentions: 8 1/4" x 11"    Pages: 183    Illustrations: 450

The Contemporary Blacksmith, brings together over 500 works by nearly 200 artist-craftsmen from 16 countries to illustrate the unprecedented activity in modern ironwork. Meilach shows how metal work has blossomed into a serious art form over the past twenty five years. She introduces some of the men and women who are fascinated by smithing, and why and how the act of manipulating metal becomes such a powerful muse. You could easily be inspired to pick up a hammer and try your hand at this ancient art form gone modern.

Format: Hardcover.   Dimensions: 11" x 8.75"   Pages: 256   Illustrations: 538