Ceramics Books and Magazines

Authors: Bob Page, Dale Frederiksen, Dean Six
Publisher: Page/Frederiksen Publications
Category: Book

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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars

8 reviews
Sales Rank: 256402

Media: Hardcover
Pages: 272
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 11.1 x 8.5 x 0.9

ISBN: 1889977071
EAN: 9781889977072

Publication Date: December 25, 1999
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A book to return to again and again October 19, 2001
9 out of 9 found this review helpful

Bob Page and Dale Frederiksen did a terrific job assembling this reference guide. 7 full pages are devoted to 1 plate of each Franciscan dinnerware pattern, making pattern matching a breeze. Follow up pages show the entire line of available pieces within a pattern, a check list for each item in a particular pattern, and in many cases a picture of an original catalog page. Lot's of collector's notes with interesting tidbits about a particular piece and pictures galore make this reference guide a must have for anyone with an interest in Franciscan

5 out of 5 stars

Finally, a comprehensive book on Franciscan dinnerware! September 8, 2001
16 out of 16 found this review helpful

There is so much to recommend about this book that I hardly know where to start. The price guide (updated for 1999) covers not only the most popular patterns (Apple, Desert Rose and others) but even contains some information on flatware and crystal pieces. The photos are a generous size and are in full, lush color. There are some rare and hard to find pieces here, including ones that collectors may never have seen before as well as photos of items which never made it into stores. I always enjoy looking at vintage advertisements for glass and dinnerware and this book doesn't dissappoint in that area, containing ads from Gladding, McBean, Franciscan Ware, Catalina Pottery and more - many from the earliest years. The photos are so well done that I was truly amazed at the quality of the color and accurate representation of each piece. There are special Collectors' Notes throughout the book which make it easier for the collector to find representative pieces of shapes and patterns and to distinguish specific items. There are complete piece guide checklists as well, helping collectors determine which items they have and which they may need to complete a set. Highly recommended!

4 out of 5 stars

Franciscan Collector's Source Book April 25, 2000
75 out of 77 found this review helpful

My father worked for Gladding-McBean, Interpace and Franciscan for nearly 30 years so I grew up with this company, toured the factory and factory shop on many occasions, and went to university on an Interpace/Franciscan scholarship. This book does a nice job of combining the history of the business with descriptions of the products they manufactured. The color photos are excellent and there are pictures of some very rare pieces. A bonus is the designer drawings of some of the products plus some that never made it to the stores. Included is the 1999 Replacements price guide to Franciscan ware. BTW, American-manufactured Franciscan ware is a thing of the past (the plant was closed years ago) and the current English & Portuguese Franciscan pieces are made on different molds and designs - and the site of the Los Angeles factory is now home to a Costco mall.

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