Scotland's Glass: 400 Years of GlassmakingAs an update, everything is on course to start shipping this book no later than 15th December 2009. Current expectations are:
Title: Subtitle: Scotland's Glass: 400 Years of Glassmaking
Pages: approx. 80, full-colour
Size: 280 x 210mm (a tad shorter than A4)
ISBN-13: 978-0-9549196-5-8
Many photographs of items that have never been seen beforeRare and amazing glass included from the 17th centuryGlasses actually used by Prince Charles Edward in 1745A massive, one metre tall epergne produced in 1837 for Queen Victoria's accessionBottles from the 18th and 19th centuriesRare examples of Clutha glassSome of the most exquisite 19th century engraving from Millar and Keller Examples from Monart, Ysart, Vasart, StrathearnThe most prominent names in Scottish glassmaking examined: Sir George Hay, John Ford, John Baird, and 20th century notables such as Salvador Ysart, Helen Monro Turner, Alison Geissler, Alison Kinnaird, etc.Paperweight examples from Ysart, Caithness, Perthshire, Selkirk, etc.Stunning 20th century studio art glass and sculpturesFeel free to mail me (click envelope icon in left column) for further details. Also see
www.scotlandsglass400.co.ukThe retail price is £14.99.