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circa Fifties Glass from Europe & America includes the Italian and Scandinavian designer art glass usually referred to as "Fifties glass," plus a more popular modern glassware produced in factories, especially in the United States and Italy.

The pine furniture and tools gathered in this book have come from distant places in Europe, the United Kingdom, and Scandinavia. Painted with cheerful colors, they served every practical function in a home. Over 280 beautiful color photographs in this book show construction details and furniture design of great variety.

A fascinating and insightful look into the art glass of the 1950s, this revised second edition spans the range of 1950s art glass from common collectibles to those of museum quality, displaying the diversity and creativity of style, color, and shape. This book has served as an inspiration and valuable resource for collectors, dealers, and all struck by the exceptional quality of art glass.

Color is one of the most interesting qualities of glass, and many people collect according to color. Purple Glass is a sample of various collectible glassware made in the United States and Europe. Included are examples of Depression Era glass from American companies such as Tiffin, Fostoria, and Morgantown, to mid-century blown glass from Blenko; from Italian mid-century cased items to ...

Eagerly anticipated, this update of the highly regarded third book from pinball author Michael Shalhoub includes over 900 color photos and covers the most recent period in pinball history, from 1982 through 2011.

A guide to some of the worlds most fascinating places, as seen and experienced by writer, television host, and relentlessly curious traveler Anthony Bourdain

Alexandra Chauran, a second-generation fortuneteller, presents everything you need to know to begin doing crystal ball readings immediately. You'll learn what a crystal ball is, how it works, and how to choose your first one.

This book is an essential reference for all paperweight collectors. Hundreds of lovely paperweights, dating from 1870 to 1945, and unique items from Bohemia, Silesia, Thuringia, the Bavarian Forest, the "Solling" mountains, and other German areas are beautifully displayed.

Ken Blomquist takes readers through all the steps necessary to successfully carve and finish a Scandinavian Santa, using step-by-step instructions, 258 beautiful full color photos, and detailed patterns. This figure comes with a rucksack full of traditionally wrapped gifts and a walking staff to steady him during his annual trek.

The art world is only beginning to realize the profound influence the Paris art community of the early 20th century had on what we now identify as "Modernism." Regional groups of figurative painters, from California to Russia and Australia to Scandinavia, absorbed many influences and crossed paths with leading artists who worked in Paris.

The sleek lines of Danish Modern furniture took the design world by storm in the mid-twentieth century. Among the American companies that manufactured this style of furniture was the Heywood-Wakefield Co., based in Gardner, Massachusetts.

A 1000-piece puzzle featuring stunning artwork from Yoshi Yoshitani's Tarot of the Divine. Tarot of the Divine Puzzle features Yoshi Yoshitani's striking representation of the Japanese fairy tale Princess Kaguya, representing themes of trickery, melancholy, and illusion. Connect 1000 sturdy, premium-quality puzzle pieces to complete this 20 x 27-inch work of art.

Acclaimed writer Amanda Deibert uses her own life experience to illustrate that endings are new beginnings, and that our lives are full of lessons and wisdom we may not even know we have. Think of Amanda Deibert as "part–Mr. Rogers, part-foul-mouthed, cool aunt" and her questions are curated around a different theme each month.

Whether you are a die-hard puzzler or just looking to unplug and chill, this puzzle will provide hours of entrancing, mind-boggling entertainment. The puzzle features a geometric floor mosaic from Ancient Rome that is bordered by smaller geometrical fragments that making the puzzle a little more difficult.

Express your creativity and relax with this spiritual coloring book featuring over 120 pages of beautiful designs and inspiring words. Whether you need a word of encouragement or want to reconnect with your faith, Faith & Devotion coloring book is an inspiring and helpful tool. The gorgeous designs include: …

Casino-quality, plastic-coated card stock for durability and easier handling. Available in red, or blue card backs. Deck includes 2 Jokers.