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BK787
Metall Design International, 2008, Elgass
232 pages, 8-1/4 x 11-3/8 (Hardcover)
HEPHAISTOS, tenth edition. The protagonists are
Manfred Becher, Vladan Behal, Norbert Finke,
Francisco Gazitua, Roberto Giordani, Paul Kreten,
and Thijs van de Manakker. Vladan Behal from
Olomouc presents designs and furnishings such as
lamps, furniture, and vases. Chilean sculptor Gazitua
is a downright sensation - his delicate ship sculptures would be worthy
of their own book! Becher shows his development from baroque crosses
to sophisticated architectural steel structures. Kreten’s has defined
traditional metal design in modern structures from Trier to Luxembourg.
Giordani’s Italian forged expeditions constantly lead to new forms
inspired by the light space in and around his sculptures. Finke makes
railings, fences, gates, figures, sacral works and modern monuments in
addition to steel, stainless steel, and bronze sculptures. 500+ photos.
BK810
Metall Design International, 2009, Elgass
232 pages, 8-1/4 x 11-3/8 (Hardcover)
German and English, 500+ color photos. This
eleventh volume of HEPHAISTOS features the work
of 8 internationally artists. The high point is the first
extensive presentation of the breath-taking work of
Yuri Sarkisian. Young Australian Robert Everingham’s
work is displayed, Walter Cutter from Schmallenberg and Robert
Götzer from Switzerland, who presents large apartment areas and
sculptures. Architecturul accessories inspired by floral motives are
shown throughout. The work by Italian brothers Jadran and Martino
Stenico; Alfred, Ivo and Milan Stawaritsch from the Czech republic
are also featured.
BK815
Metall Design International, 2010, Elgass
232 pages, 8-1/4 x 11-3/8 (Hardcover)
German and English with 500+ color photos. This
twelfth volume of the HEPHAISTOS features the work
of Michael Ertlmeier, Ascholding (Germany), Amit
Har-lev, Sharona (Israel), Günter Matten, Niederroßbach
(Germany), Erik Vargtand, Stora Skedvi (Sweden),
Rein Tupker, Soest (Holland), Agnieszka & Ryszard Mazur, Wroclaw
(Poland), Schorsch Wolf, Habitzheim (Germany).
BK816
Metall Design International, 2011, Elgass
232 pages, 8-1/4 x 11-3/8 (Hardcover)
German and English, more then 500 four color
photos. The HEPHAISTOS yearbooks have become
the world´s most comprehensive and unparalleled
library of contemporary metal design since the
first issue in 1999. This is the thirteenth volume!
With accustomed high quality and carefully selected photos “Metall
Design international 2011” shows the work of eight metal designers
from five countries. These include Mitsuo Nishida from Japan, the
Italian Mario Converio, the German designers Hans-Jörg Bender
and Thomas Schneider, as well as Jiri Bat´a from the Czech
Republic and Jeff Fetty from the U.S.A.
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BK824
More Roycroft Art Metal, McConnell
128 Pages, 6 x 9 (Softcover) As the founding of the
Roycroft art community in New York State reaches
its 100th anniversary this year, collector interest in
the Arts & Crafts-style items that were made there is
stronger than ever before. Of particular interest are
the beautiful and varied hammered copper ware the
“Roycrofters” made. This second volume provides nearly 200 color
photographs of copper vases, bookends, trays, and more-including
many rarely-seen items. The history of the group and the evolution
of its art metal are discussed, along with criteria for evaluating the
quality of individual pieces. It tells of the Tookay Shop and Avon
Coppersmith, both spin-offs from the Roycroft community, which
continued in a similar tradition. A price guide is included.
BK917
My Life As An Artist Blacksmith; Whitaker
125 pages, 9 x 11 (Hardcover)
The biography of Francis Whitaker as told to Gary
Mansfield. Francis is a living legend -- he actually
has been nominated as a “Living Treasure”, under
a program of the National Endowment for the Arts.
This book is reminiscences, both fascinating and inspiring, with
photographs of Francis and his work.
BK83
Passion and Power, Zastrow
416 pages, 8-1/2 x 11, (Hardcover)
over 800 color photos
Passion and Power celebrates human imagination,
determination and sweat. Feel your creativity and
sense of adventure awaken as you read the stories
of more than fifty extraordinary artists from the
American west. Sharing their words and exquisite photographs
of their unique works, Zastrow chronicles the lives of men and
women who dedicate themselves to creating fluid forms from
malleable metal. In your exploration of this exciting, innovative,
and often challenging branch of the art world you will meet beauty
and inspiration, served up by perseverance, passion and power.
Several names of blacksmiths and metal artists are featured in this
outstanding coffee table book!
BK203
Roycroft Art Metal, McConnell
144 pages, 6 x 9 (Softcover)
A complete identification, history and price guide to
Roycroft art metal such as vases, jewelry, bookends,
and more. 179 full-color and 32 black and white
photographs.
BK820
Universe of Metal Sculpture, A, Harvey
160 Pages, 8-1/2 x 11 (Hardcover)
Henry Harvey’s delightful and scintillating
writing style presents his universe of sculpting
and divulges secrets and tips on everything from
metalworking tools, the creative process, and life as
an artists. Join Harvey as he deconstructs and
teaches how he created sculptures including abstract
fountains, coffee tables, benches, and organic abstracts. This colorful
journey through Harvey’s 30-years of sculpting features galleries of
commissions for presidents, Fortune 500 companies, and private
collectors, as well as jewelry and outdoor sculptures. 338 color photos.
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