Glass Jewellery by Yvonne Coffey, softback published by A&C Black. ISBN 978-0-7136-7940-3, price 15.99 from www.acblack.com
This book tells you all you need to know about making glass jewellery. It includes methods of working, techniques, firing and more. As one of the handbook series, this is a good introduction to the subject, but I did not find it particularly inspiring. There is some pretty cool glass jewellery out there and I did not find it in this book.
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Cornelia Hesse-Honegger Art on Silk, hardback published by Scheidegger and Spiess. ISBN 978-3-85881-203-2, price 45.00 from www.scheidegger-spiess.ch
Designer Cornelia Hesse-Honegger has been known for her prints designs since the 80’s, many of them have been turned into garments by famous european fashion houses. Whatever she designs, she does so with precision and an unnerving eye for detail that makes her prints very realistic. Most of her work portrays animals and plants. Some of the insects are so like-like as to be rather creepy. This is an excellent record of much of her work. The text is in German and English, the translation a little bit stilted at times.
Natural Pop Textures Vol 1 by Vincenzo Sguera, hardback published by Vincenzo Sguera. ISBN 978-8888766119, price 88.00 from www.arkiviabooks.com
Subtitled ‘Visual Research for Artists, Graphic Designers and Stylists’ this resource has it all – beautiful and stylish designs, fabulously reproduced in print and on the DVD included. Over 130 modular patters as vector files for use on Windows and Macintosh. This is by far the best book of its type I have seen and the good news is that it is part of a large series by the author. This particular book deals with an attractive nature theme – flowers, foliage and some insects, birds and animals. Colours are good, the copyright-free images are exquisite – a top class book suitable for any artist or designer. Excellently produced, expensive finish to the book. Recommended.
Quiet Corners of Paris by Jean-Christophe Napias, hardback published by The Little Bookroom. ISBN 978-1892145-50-5, price 10.99 from www.littlebookroom.com
Finding peace and tranquility can make all the difference to a city stay. Rest and relax in some of the quietest corners of Paris with the help of this superb guide. Full of lovely colour photos of quiet spots from Museum gardens to hotel gardens and so much more. This very informative book gives addresses, Metro stops and opening hours. It is arranged by arrondissement and with excellent public transport, you should be able to visit quite a few of these even on a short trip. I shall certainly take it with me whenever I visit Paris.
Markets of Paris by Dixon and Ruthanne Long, softback published by The Little Bookroom. ISBN 987-1892145-45-1, price 9.99 from www.littlebookroom.com
What an exciting find, a book all about the various markets of Paris from food, antiques, crafts and books. A little condescending in text, but the information is overwhelmingly useful, if not arranged at its best. Take your time to find where to go, and enjoy.