1000 Glass Beads: Innovation & Imagination in Contemporary Glass Beadmaking

Finegan, Cathy (Introduction by). 1000 Glass Beads: Innovation & Imagination in Contemporary Glass Beadmaking. New York: Lark Books, 2004. First printing. Octavo. 408pp. Original photo-illustrated wrappers. Color frontispiece. This striking photo-illustrated survey examines the best of contemporary glass bead design from the most exciting artists working in the field today through spectacular color photographs and accompanying notes on the work. Featured are 1000 dazzling and unique examples by an international array of artists: the beads come single or in multiples, in jewelry or sculptural pieces, flameworked and kilnformed; and their diversity and beauty are amazing. Julia Skop’s intriguing Secret Surprise showcases clear glass beads with millefiori slices at the ends. Bruce St. John crafts his beads out of diachroic glass, then fuses and coldworks them at the lapidary well after completion. Nebula Black Necklace, from Rene Roberts, features an organic-looking focal bead adorned with fine metal leaf, glass shards, and a subtle dot decoration. An artist’s comment and detail image accompany many of the photos. Wrappers, and interior in overall very good condition. vg. Paperback. (37798) $45