UK STAINED GLASS NEWS in 2009
Important & Historical Books about Stained Glass
Books on How to work in Stained Glass
Stained Glass Lamp Shade Books
Tiffany Lamp Books
Stained Glass Window Books
Animals and Wildlife
Suncatchers & Small Stained Glass Items
Historical and Important Stained Glass Books
DECORATIVE GLASS
of the 19th and Early 20th Centuries
by NANCE FYSON
published by CS Graphics
ISBN 07153 1258 8
Priced at £16.99
Here is a fantastically produced paperback, at a very reasonable price that makes good reading for anyone interested in stained glass.
It is largely historical, covering many elements of how stained glass developed up to 1930, with lavish example illustrations. Areas covered
are window panels as well as lamps and other early alternate uses of stained glass. Lots to inspire both professionals and amateurs, alike..
It looks to me to be a great reference book for placing stained glass in certain periods or influences, but also great for ideas and ways to produce an authentic result with a new project.
A wonderful gift for the stained glass artist who has everything.
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The book for review was supplied by and is available from DECORATIVE GLASS SUPPLIES.
SIX DAYS
The Story of the making of the Chester Cathedral Creation Window
window created by Rosalind Grimshaw
book written by Painton Cowan
published by Alastair Sawday at £12.99
ISBN 1-901970-33-7
This is a wonderful book, not just about the making of a glorious window, but also about the artist who created it, Rosalind Grimshaw.
She suffers from Parkinson's disease, and yet has the grit and spirit that have enabled her to do this window, in spite of ridiculously short planning and execution times.
The navigation through the book is not easy, unless you choose to go from cover to cover, WELL worth the journey. It is an attempt to explain the window, its making, and its remarkable creator which it achieves admirably.
This is a stunning book that would make a wonderfully stimulating and fascinating read for all stained glass artists, experienced, or just starting out. Its a can't put down, can't forget chronicle, diary, examination. Don't miss it!
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Available from good stained glass merchants.
Review copy provided by Decorative
Glass Supplies, Yorkshire.
WINDOWS FOR THE SOUL
Ecclesiastical Art Glass at Bovard Studio
published by Wardell Publications Inc.
ISBN 0-919985-32-7
Priced at £17.29
This is a beautiful book, and would make a marvellous Christmas Present for both the expert, and someone just starting out with an interest in making stained glass windows.
Its an intriguing mix, with at least 19 fantastic and major projects featured in detail, intermingled with plenty of information on how these windows are made, and the thought processes taken on some of the work done by this studio.
There are so many lovely photographs the book defies description. There are 157 pages, each and every one with several colour plates. The book both inspires artists, and informs prospective clients. It is a book about ecclesiastical stained glass, written to be readable AND interesting.
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Available from Decorative Glass Supplies who provided the preview copy.
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