Mosaics
The following titles are offered at up to 75% discount while stocks last!
13107 MOSAIC: The Work of the Muses Was £12.50: NOW £6.95
Gabriella Fiorucci, self published, 2000, 144pp, illus throughout mainly in colour, paperback
An excellent introduction to the history and art of mosaic from ancient times to the modern day.
18020 ROMAN WOODCHESTER Was £3.50: NOW £1.95
Rev. John Cull, Woodchester/Pitkin, 2000, 32pp, 55 colour illus, booklet
The famous Orpheus Roman Mosaic at Woodchester is sadly buried under the village churchyard and has rarely seen the light of day. This booklet has many interesting and historic views of the mosaic taken on those rare occasions when it has been uncovered. The text is simple but adequate and underlines the mosaic’s importance.
13056 IL MOSAICO DI FERRUCCIO FERRAZZI NELLA CHIESA DI S. ANTONIO IN TARANTO Was £19.50: NOW £9.50
Cosimo Fornaro, Schena Editore, Italy, 1987, Italian text, 95pp, 28 full page colour + 5 b&w illus, cloth
The Modernist mosaic by Ferruccio Ferrazzi for the Church of St Anthony in Taranto, Italy. Created in 1968 - 1971, this mosaic is his largest and most powerful work.
16042 PHILADELPHIA’S MAGIC GARDENS Was £6.99: NOW £3.49
Isaiah Zagar, Open Eyes Press, USA, 1999, 24pp, 12 colour illus, 1 map, paperback
A guide to the astonishing mosaics created by the author in his adopted hometown of Philadelphia, USA. Although reminiscent of La Maison de Picassiette and Watts Towers, there is a striking quality of sense-in-confusion to Zagar’s monumental works which sets them apart from such outsider art. Recommended!
16053 PICASSIETTE, Le Jardin d’Assiettes Was £39.50: NOW £19.50
Paul Fuks, Ides et Calendes, Switzerland, 1992, French text, 126pp, 63 colour + 10 b & w illus, cloth, dustwrapper, plain slip case
La Maison Picassiette will be familiar to many of our mosaic friends. This is a superb study of the work of Raymond Isidore, detailing the dreams and ideas which gave him the inspiration for his tour-de-force of ‘outsider art’. The illustrations are excellent and do justice to the strange beauty of Isidore’s work.
02037 BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO MOSAIC Was £5.95: NOW £2.95
Peter Massey & Alison Slater, Search Press, 1999, 48pp, fully illus in colour, paperback,
A range of simple, but effective designs for the absolute beginner. Well written instructions and good illustrations should ensure success!
02056 BACKYARD MOSAICS Was £10.99: NOW £5.99
Connie Sheerin, Sterling, USA, 2002, 128pp, paperback
This is another good introduction to mosaics, primarily aimed at outdoor creativity. However some of the projects would be equally if not more at home indoors. Colourful projects, well described.
03061 CREATIVE MOSAICS Was£16.99: NOW: £7.99
Monica Cresci & Chiara di Pinto, Sterling, USA, 2000, 160pp, fully illus in colour throughout, boards
Yet another ‘how-to’ mosaic book, but with a number of interesting and novel techniques and materials. Had you ever thought of using coloured wax, cut into shapes to make a mosaic? Or metal foil, plastic washing up liquid bottles (shades of Blue Peter!) or eggshells? This book has them all and more!
04042 DECORATING WITH MOSAICS Was £17.99: NOW £ 8.99
Deborah Schneebeli-Morell, Collins & Brown, 1999, 128pp, fully illus in colour, boards
“Over 20 step-by-step projects using ceramics, glass, terracotta and pebbles” - another beginners guide, quite comprehensive and well illustrated.
05020 EASY MOSAICS FOR YOUR HOME AND GARDEN Was £15.99: NOW £7.99
S. Donnelly, North Light Books, USA, 2001, 128pp, fully illus in colour , paperback.
Another book of ‘inspirational ideas’ for budding mosaicists. The author has clearly only progressed to the ‘Easy’ stage herself, although some of the ideas could be adapted and made into interesting projects.
09022 MOSAIC: Home Decorating Series Was £7.95: NOW £3.95
Helen Baird, Southwater, 2000, 96pp, fully illus in colour throughout, paperback
Simple, basic mosaics for the do-it-yourselfer or novice. A paperback version of Inspirations: Mosaics first published in 1998.
13022 MOSAICS IN A WEEKEND Was £12.99: NOW £5.99
M Cheek, New Holland, 1997, 80pp, illus throughout in colour, hardback
‘Inspirational ideas and practical projects’ as it says on the cover. Excellent illustrations and simple instructions for the newcomer to mosaics.
13042 MOSAICS MADE EASY Was £7.99: NOW £3.99
Sue & Martin Penny, David & Charles, 1999, 64pp, fully illus in colour, boards
A mosaic ‘how-to’ book utilising some less conventional materials: eggshells, seashells, plaster castings, etc as well as tiles and glass tesserae. Most of the projects could also be adapted to use more normal materials.
13058 MOSAICS IN AN AFTERNOON Was £16.99: NOW £7.99
Connie Sheerin, Sterling, USA, 1999, 112pp, fully illus in colour, boards
First we had Mosaics in a Weekend, now it seems, we can do it in an afternoon but the projects in this book would benefit from taking a little more time!
14001 NEW CRAFTS - MOSAICS Was £9.95: NOW £4.95
Helen Baird, Lorenz Books, 1997, 96pp, 200+ colour illus, hard bound
Another excellent and well illustrated introduction to the art of mosaics. Contains a number of interesting projects and a short history of mosaic technique.
19027 STEP BY STEP: MOSAICS Was £4.95: NOW £ 2.95
Michelle Powell, Search Press, 2001, 32pp, illus in colour throughout, soft covers
A basic mosaic book aimed at children. This could be a very useful way of introducing mosaics to schools and the projects are interesting enough to stimulate further activity.
V009 CREATING MOSAICS, VIDEO Was £17.99 : NOW £5.99 inc VAT
H Levien, Teaching Arts, 2000, 60 mins, colour, VHS/NTSC (only), library case
An excellent video for anyone starting out on mosaics. Has a number of projects completed ‘before your eyes’. Details all the basics of mosaic art. NTSC format ONLY.