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Author: Carl I. Gable
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Category: Book

List Price: ~~$79.95~~
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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars

4 reviews
Sales Rank: 672506

Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.6
Dimensions (in): 12.2 x 9.1 x 1.2

ISBN: 0764319469
Dewey Decimal Number: 748.094531075
EAN: 9780764319464

Publication Date: April 2004
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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
The islands of Murano, in the lagoon of Venice, have been a sheltered community of glass artists for at least 700 years, leading the world in blown techniques and design of beautiful and functional objects. This new study captures the artistry of Murano glass as well as the multi-generational world of discovery, innovation, alliances, and realliances that have fostered that artistry. With 250 stunning color photographs of Murano glass art and a detailed text that includes historical information and family trees, this book is original in its comprehensive presentation of the artists, both past and present. The seasoned collector will find this an invaluable sourcebook for untangling Murano relationships and tracking individual careers. The novice and curious visitor will find an easy, carefully-structured introduction to the bold beauty of Venetian glass.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars

BEAUTIFUL & INFORMATIVE BOOK July 4, 2007
1 out of 4 found this review helpful

Gorgeous photographs. Most pieces of glass you would only see in a museum. I wish there were more.

5 out of 5 stars

Murano Magic June 14, 2004
Having recently returned from Venice, I wish I had this book before I left. Mr. Gable's meticulously researched volume offers so much valuable information, any glass collector or any tourist interested in a deeper perspective of the glass art of the city should read this book. The author's grasp of the nuances of the various styles is masterful and gave me a whole new appreciation of the experience I had in Venice.

5 out of 5 stars

Glass collector? Want to be one? You MUST buy this book! June 11, 2004
16 out of 16 found this review helpful

"Murano Magic" is a terrific volume to own if you love collecting Venetian glass as much as I do. Or if you want to learn the ropes. This exhaustively researched (and yet surprisingly easy to read!) book tells you everything about the big glassmaking families and their works. (I especially liked the historical perspective the author gave to discussing the different glassmaking houses.) And the photos are outstanding. Many glass books I've seen just don't have enough photos to show examples of all the different kinds of Venetian glass (there are literally thousands of styles). "Murano Magic" has wonderful photos and lots of them. I strongly recommend this book to anyone interested in Venetian glass.

5 out of 5 stars

Made me see Venice with new eyes June 10, 2004
21 out of 21 found this review helpful

It is almost a crime that Amazon is listing this book with "No Photo Available," because it's a real eye-catcher of a volume, with stunning photographs on every page. But don't be fooled by its beauty; this is no mere coffee-table book. Rather, it's an encyclopedic guide, exhaustively researched and engagingly written. I have been fortunate enough to visit Venice several times, but Murano Magic made me see the city and its art with new eyes and a deeper appreciation. I would recommend the book to anyone, but especially to those who are planning a trip to Northern Italy.

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