Figurines Books

this book tells you all the things you need to know about mccoy pottery buy it

This book really caught my interest. I was looking for some beginner projects that involved Santas. I couldn't be happier with my results. The 'old-world' style looks great, especially for santas.

If you like santa carvng, I definitely recommend this book.

Arrested by the photos on its cover, I picked up Sharon Weintraub's NAUGHTIES, NUDIES, AND BATHING BEAUTIES and bought it on impulse. I opened it, and almost instantly came down with collector's fever. The author's enthusiasm is contagious, and her personal collection breathtaking. The narrative on the history and manufacture of the mostly German, mostly bisque figurines is expert and easy to follow (infectious, you might even say). But familiarity breeds covetousness when it comes to this book, so beware!

Ironically, the "nudies" and "bathing beauties," originally novelties and souvenirs bought to shock and titillate, are probably most attractive today to women, especially those with feminist bents. This is because we see them now as depicting the wonderful time when women were tossing out their corsets and wearing comfortable clothing, when we got to feel the sand in our toes,to cavort like Isadora Duncan in the sunshine. The book begins with a fascinating, lavishly illustrated chapter about that period in our history.

With the caveat that you will want to spend your kid's college tuition on what you previously might have thought of as knick-knacks...buy this book.

Now in an updated second edition, Not Just A Pretty Face: Dolls And Human Figurines In Alaska Native Cultures is a striking showcase of dolls and dollmaking, exploring their role in the lives of native Alaskans from ancient ivory carvings to the modern tourist market. Filled with color photographs, Not Just A Pretty Face is both an artistic and anthropological showcase. The text surveys the history of dolls and dollmaking, and includes interviews with dollmakers as well as speculations upon the future of native arts. A lay reader-friendly showcase for anthropology shelves, Native American studies shelves, and doll collector shelves alike.

This Hummel Calendar is the best I have seen produced. The figurine photos are clear as a bell. We are very pleased with them, so much so that after receiving the first order, we immediately placed another order for more. They make wonderful gifts for Hummel lovers. As a small aside, we are also very pleased with the service from Amazon. Thank you.

The Painted Zoo is not really a book. It is so much more than that. It is, in fact, a jar brimming with 24 wooden animals with paints, brush & pen, wiggle eyes and a booklet full of ideas. My daughter and her friends love painting and decorating these zoo animals! They have spent hours painting them. We are now on our second jar and I am sure there will be others. What a find! Every child we know is getting a jar for Christmas or their birthday (whichever comes first).

This book gives the fine details needed for anyone learning Power Carving. Following the steps in this book will produce a high quality Santa wood carving. Makes great Christmas gifts!

I am very impressed by the detail contained in this book. It saved me a lot of research time in determining muscle structure and the like. I'm new to carving and appreciate having quality information to support me in my carving details.

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Don't even THINK of selling your Royal Doulton figurines without consulting this book, the "bible" of priceguides for collectors! You will be amazed at the current value of your collection after consulting with Jean Dale's latest edition. Prices have skyrocketed over the past few years so this is an invaluable resource if you are looking to divest...or if you are just curious about the value of your "treasures" for personal satisfaction or for your homeowner's insurance company. Carry it to auctions, flea markets, and garage sales....and you'll be the expert!