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Decorative arts

Paperback. The world-renowned collection of European decorative arts from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is full of sumptuous surprises. With an introduction to the topic and individual texts on each piece, this title organizes these diverse works chronologically and by stylistic movements to highlight the hidden histories of these works. Series: Mfa Highlights. Num Pages: 224 pages, 126 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; AFT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 179 x 18. Weight in Grams: 742.
Publisher
MFA Publications, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780878468225
ISBN
9780878468225
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 24.89

Paperback. Artists, critics, curators, and scholars develop theories of craft in relation to art, chronicle how fine art institutions understand and exhibit craft media, and offer accounts of activist crafting. Editor(s): Buszek, Maria Elena. Num Pages: 320 pages, 73 color illus., 8 b&w illus. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AFT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 612.
Publisher
Duke University Press
Number of pages
344
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822347620
ISBN
9780822347620
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 31.02

Hardcover. Tells the story of the magnificent royal inheritance of diamonds from the time of Queen Adelaide in the 1830s to the present day. Illustrated with archive material as well as photography of the jewels, this book includes stones of international importance as well as items of great historic significance. Num Pages: 324 pages, 348 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; AFKG; AFT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 321 x 254 x 40. Weight in Grams: 2732.
Publisher
Royal Collection Trust
Number of pages
324
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781905686384
ISBN
9781905686384
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 148.63
€ 107.51

Paperback. Since the 7th century, the Hajj, or Great Pilgrimage to Mecca, has been a lifelong goal of Muslims throughout the world. Egyptian pilgrims traditionally celebrate their sacred journey by commissioning a local artist to depict their religious odyssey on the walls of their homes. This book is the records the richness and variety of this art form. Num Pages: 192 pages, 130 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HBE; AFTB; AJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 286 x 289 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1552.
Publisher
The American University in Cairo Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9789774162596
ISBN
9789774162596
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.87

Paperback. Men and women wear tattoos to reflect their individuality. These tribal tattoos are bold statements that are rooted in historic and cultural sources. This book features black work patterns that incorporate large solid areas with fine line accents, and motif ideas including totems and talismans. Num Pages: 152 pages, b/w throughout, includes illustrations & diagrams, includes patterns. BIC Classification: AFT; AFY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 183 x 142 x 11. Weight in Grams: 194.
Publisher
Fox Chapel
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781565233980
ISBN
9781565233980
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 14.86

Hardback. Num Pages: 280 pages, 180 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; ACB; AFT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 300. .
Publisher
Hirmer Verlag
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9783777424293
ISBN
9783777424293
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.51
€ 49.75

Hardcover. The first book to be dedicated to the British branch of Faberge, covering its history from its opening in 1903 to its closure in 1917. Num Pages: 240 pages, 191 colour, 86 b&w. BIC Classification: AFKG; AFT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 311 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1834.
Publisher
Antique Collectors Club Dist
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851498284
ISBN
9781851498284
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 91.39
€ 86.10

Hardcover. Num Pages: 372 pages, 275 illustrations, 220 in colour. BIC Classification: AFT; WFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 288 x 215 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1676.
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
372
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1991
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780500015018
ISBN
9780500015018
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 77.29
€ 59.06

Paperback. Demonstrates the strengths of Moroccos crafts a centuries-long tradition which intermingles influences from both Black Africa and Islam. This book examines vibrantly coloured textiles, jewelry, leather, wood and metalwork and an enormous variety of pottery and ceramics. Series: Arts & Crafts. Num Pages: 160 pages, 200 illustrations, 151 in colour. BIC Classification: 1HBM; AFT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 226 x 18. Weight in Grams: 688.
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780500278307
ISBN
9780500278307
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.80

Hardcover. This important book forms part of the Handmade in Britain partnership between the V&A and the BBC. Published as the culmination of a year-long season of programming over three series, it explores the history of making in Britain, looking across all media within the decorative arts. Num Pages: 176 pages, 200 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; AFK; AFP; AFT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 275 x 223 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1178.
Publisher
V&A Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851777082
ISBN
9781851777082
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 42.11

Paperback. Editor(s): Bell, Nicholas R. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; ACXJ; AFP; AFT; AKTX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 175. .
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781474249492
ISBN
9781474249492
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 32.13

Hardcover. Num Pages: 128 pages, 222 colour photos. BIC Classification: AFT; WFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 290 x 17. Weight in Grams: 968.
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764348600
ISBN
9780764348600
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 30.86

Paperback. Model engineers and many small workshops do not need, or have access to, much of the sophisticated measuring equipment used in industry. Accurate marking out and measurement by more basic means at all stages of work are comprehensively described by an expert engineer. Series: Workshop Practice. Num Pages: 112 pages, 60 black & white photographs; 27 scale data. BIC Classification: AFT; AGZ. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 209 x 150 x 7. Weight in Grams: 158.
Publisher
Trans-Atlantic Publications, Inc.
Number of pages
112
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1985
Condition
New
SKU
V9780852428412
ISBN
9780852428412
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.47

Paperback. The story of the world's most famous jeweller and his priceless creations Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations (some col.), ports. (some col.). BIC Classification: ACV; AFKG; AFT; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 260.
Publisher
Pan
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
Reprints
Condition
New
SKU
V9780330440240
ISBN
9780330440240
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.06

Hardcover. The World of Ornament brings together the two greatest encyclopedic collections of ornament of the 19th century: Auguste Racinet's L'Ornement polychrome Volumes I and II and Auguste Dupont-Auberville's L'Ornement des tissus to provide one lavish source book spanning jewelry, tile, stained glass, illuminated manuscript, textile and ceramic ornament. Num Pages: 824 pages. BIC Classification: AFT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 153 x 50. Weight in Grams: 1406.
Publisher
TASCHEN Gmbh
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Multilingual
Condition
New
SKU
V9783836556255
ISBN
9783836556255
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.23

Paperback. This title, which replaced the very popular Electroplating for the Amateur, will be of value to model engineers and small workshops wishing to plate with any of the customary metals using simple equipment. Series: Workshop Practice. Num Pages: 62 pages, 9 black & white photographs; 23 scale diagrams; 4 tables of data. BIC Classification: AFT; AGZ; WDH. Category: (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 212 x 147 x 5. Weight in Grams: 112.
Publisher
Trans-Atlantic Publications, Inc.
Number of pages
62
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1987
Condition
New
SKU
V9780852428627
ISBN
9780852428627
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.49

Hardcover. Hundreds of beautiful color photos display the varied, impressive iron artwork from today's artist-blacksmiths. See a variety of styles, from Modern to Victorian, in original works for homes, offices, and public spaces. This metal art ranges in scope from Num Pages: 256 pages, 500 color photos. BIC Classification: AFT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 288 x 225 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1582.
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764330643
ISBN
9780764330643
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.68
€ 39.78

Hardcover. Num Pages: 176 pages, 366 colour photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AFKG; AFTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 294 x 229 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1220.
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2023
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764348686
ISBN
9780764348686
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 39.93

Paperback. This book is a thorough and practical discourse on how to use the lathe for all types of milling work. Next to turning, the most valuable use of the lathe is for milling operations, either using the lathe itself to drive the cutters or by extending its scope by adding a separate milling attachment. Series: Workshop Practice. Num Pages: 126 pages, 135 black & white photographs; 38 scale diagrams; 7 tables of data. BIC Classification: AFT; AGZ; WKDW. Category: (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 214 x 210 x 33. Weight in Grams: 176.
Publisher
Special Interest Model Books
Number of pages
126
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1984
Edition
Revised
Condition
New
SKU
V9780852428405
ISBN
9780852428405
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.47

Paperback. A fundamental requirement of the lathe operation is the ability to hold any workpiece securely on the machine. In this book, the author discusses all the practical aspects of the subject, with photographs to illustrate specific points. Series: Workshop Practice. Num Pages: 112 pages, 88 black & white photographs; 56 plans & scale drawings. BIC Classification: AFT; AGZ; WKDW. Category: (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 158.
Publisher
Special Interest Model Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
112
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1986
Condition
New
SKU
V9780852429082
ISBN
9780852429082
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.49

Hardcover. BIC Classification: 1DBK; ACX; AFT; AK; HBJD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
Publisher
Acc Publishing Group Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851498550
ISBN
9781851498550
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 43.21

Hardcover. This publication is a survey of European hand tools, from various woodworking and other trades, dating from the 16th century to the 19th century. The tools that are illustrated and analysed were either made decoratively or received surface decoration, often incorporating ancient symbols, dates and owners initials. Num Pages: 256 pages, 160 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AFTB; TGXT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 301 x 18. Weight in Grams: 1150.
Publisher
Stobart Davies Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780854421176
ISBN
9780854421176
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 28.96

Hardcover. Num Pages: 208 pages, 222 colour & b/w photos. BIC Classification: ACV; ACX; AFT; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 287 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1356.
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764351495
ISBN
9780764351495
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 25.45

Paperback. What role does the craftsman play on the professional life of the designer? Is the craft of design threatened with deskilling by technology? These are among the questions discussed in this collection of essays about the relevance and place of handcraft in the late 20th century. Series: Studies in Design. Num Pages: 240 pages, 100 illustrations. BIC Classification: AFT; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 209 x 149 x 18. Weight in Grams: 346.
Publisher
Manchester University Press
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Condition
New
SKU
V9780719046186
ISBN
9780719046186
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.07

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