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"500 Metal Vessels" features page after page of superbly crafted bowls, teapots, vases, chalices, urns and other exquisite handmade hollow-ware. Made from diverse metals and techniques (forging, raising, casting, forming, soldering and welding), these eye-catching pieces also display gorgeous applied surface embellishments, from enamel to repousse. Explore Sarah Perkin's luminous enamel bowls; the monumental vessels, made by Kim Cridler out of unassuming steel rods; and the work of Tom Ferrero, whose fascination with architecture and Gothic forms inspired his meticulous surface designs.

Interest in bookbinding and the related arts has exploded in the past decade, inspiring artists to explore the unlimited possibilities of the form. This title showcases a beautiful range from the intricacies of an exotic Ethiopian binding with a show-stopping open spine to others that resemble mysterious puzzle boxes. The sublimely talented contributors include Jeanne Germani who displays her own handmade papers, made from such varied materials as recycled denim, thistle and other plant matter, Chris Bivin whose codex-style volume features curious, tiny, found objects and Laura Wait presents a piece with handsome raised-cord binding connecting a pair of stained-cedar covers with abstract aluminum letterforms attached. This new and provocative on-the-page gallery, richly illustrated with hundreds of breathtaking photographs, will appeal to a large and discerning audience.

Ranging from sculptural and figurative to traditional and whimsical, presents photographs of variations on the pictcher form from such artists as Debra E. Sloan, Michael Kline, and Do-Hee Sung.

Unique creations by top artists such as Nan Roche, Cynthia Toops, Barbara McGuire, and Gwen Gibson make this the best showcase of polymer clay work ever assembled. With everything from jewelry and vessels to art dolls and sculptures displayed in superb color photos, the versatility and beauty of the medium is exquisitely evident. Mosaics, millefiori, canework, and molded, stamped, and embossed pieces: there's a little bit of everthing to please the eye. Dayle Dorowshaw's magical" Egyptian Spell Book" features carvings and image transfers that blend seamlessly with gold leaf, candles, branches, and silver. Luann Udell's faux-ivory artifacts take their inspiration from the prehistoric art in France's Lascaux Caves. It's the largest--and finest--book of contemporary polymer art available anywhere.

It's an absolutely unequalled photographic gallery: no other book has ever presented such a varied, captivating collection of contemporary ceramics based on the human form. The works range from representational to abstract, from artful realism to provocative surrealism, and many of them come from leaders in the field such as Judy Fox, Kurt Weiser, and Andy Nasisse. Kay Yourist has produced female forms that are smooth, minimalist vessels with only the slightest hint of breasts and belly. The simple, rounded features of Diane Lublinski's black-and-white figures possess a fun, clown-like whimsy. Michael A. Prather's mournful ceramic portraits have frowning faces and pointed dunce-like heads in a muted color palette. Many of the ceramics come with detail images and illuminating artist's commentary.

Never before has such a diverse collection of fine contemporary bracelets been assembled, showcasing hundreds of renowned international jewellers. Materials range from the most precious metals and gems to paper and plastic, and the varied techniques include forging, casting, weaving, and surface embellishments. These one-of-kind pieces will astound you.

This is the latest from the highly successful "500 Series". It presents an amazing on-the-page gallery of an array of contemporary knives. It features everything from daggers and swords to kitchen knives and simple elegance to daring extravagance. Contemporary knife makers are far more daring than their counterparts from as recently as a generation ago: they've become masters of new techniques and technologies, experts in reinterpreting form and function to create sculptural works of art. Readers can flip through this amazing on-the-page gallery and discover a dizzying array of styles, from ones that demonstrate simple elegance to others that feature over-the-top embellishment. The collection includes daggers, kitchen knives, hunting knives, combat and folding knives, switchblades, multi-blades, swords, axes, tomahawks and even a pistol-knife - all honed with fine creative vision. Artists include: Don Hanson, Tim Hancock, Frankie Flood, Johan Gustafsson, Allen Elishewitz and many more!

The awesome craftsmanship that appears throughout this unique volume showcases the zenith of an art, which marries the world's most exceptional gems with exquisitely-honed metal designs. Some of the world's top jewellers present expertly-fashioned settings that embrace a diversity of styles and techniques, including pave, invisible, gypsy, wire and tension. These include wonderful, unique designs, such as Christoph Krahenmann's creations which display a fabulous fusion of Swiss artisanship and American ingenuity, old world elegance and contemporary chic. Paula Crevoshay's jewellery which focuses on the way gems make light tangible; she is considered by many to be one of the finest colourists today. And the opulent, intricate gold work of antiquity, which inspires Kent Raible.

Plates and chargers can serve as more than just places to put your food: they can be glorious art to show off on a table, sideboard or dresser. These 500 spectacular pieces range from the utilitarian yet beautifully glazed plate to dramatically decorated work and they're crafted from a remarkable variety of materials - including pristine porcelain and bold earthenware. Nick Joerling's stoneware is the perfect canvas for a design: vigorous brush strokes set in wax resist race across its attractive surface. Kelly McKibben's hand-built "Going for a Stroll" showcases delicately inlaid and silk-screened images. The stunning gallery provides a unique and wide-ranging snapshot of contemporary ceramic arts.