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.

Enameling is the art of fusing glass and metal to create imaginative designs that catch the eye with their brilliance and tactile appeal. This jurored survey, unique for its scope and comprehensiveness, presents the contemporary work of three hundred international artists who are dually gifted as metalsmiths and as enamelists, contributing these museum-worthy pieces. The broad technical applications include everything from simple sifting and torch firing to complex cloisonne, presenting a wide variety of pproaches to enamel that demonstrates the current strength and breadth of the field.

Format: Softcover.    Dimensions: 8" x 8"    Pages: 420    Illustrations: over 500

This book boldly proclaims that in the hands of skilled artisans, knives can transcend stereotypes. From swords to switchblades, hunting knives to cutlery, admire the many creative interpretations of these utilitarian objects and discover the different techniques and materials that have been used to make them.

Format: Softcover.   Dimentions: 8" x 8"   Pages: 384   Illustrations: 400

A Stunning Collection of Contemporary Art

 Five hudred extaordinary bowls, teapots, and other remarkable hollowware illustrate the many forms an everyday object can take in the hands of gifted artists.

Format: Softcover.  Dimentions: 8" x 8"  Pages: 408  Illustrations: 500

ABCs of Blacksmithing

Examples Step by Step

These clear step-by-step examples will give the adventurous beginner confidence and will offer new insight to the experienced smith. Lots of good photos to help you on your way.

Format: Hardcover.   Dimensions: 8" x 10"   Pages: 199   Illustrations: 532

A Sketchbook of Inventions, Curiosities, and Lore

Beautifully arranged in an A-Z format, the noted artist Eric Sloane presents this rich and varied collections of American firsts – from the salt box house to basketball, hex signs to ear trumpets, popcorn to rocking chairs. Taking his cue from early Americans' interest in the lore and beauty of the English alphabet, Sloane arranged this beautifully illustrated book in an A-Z format, decorating each page with his own fine hand lettering and including a brief caption to elucidate the origin and use of every subject he pictured.

Format: Softcover.   Dimensions: 8 1/2" x 11"    Pages: 30    Illustrations: 52