Customer Reviews

Ann Sacks Tile & Stone

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This is not a how-to-do-it book. It is a book rich with photos of installations and details of tile and stone that will suggest to the reader (and viewer) many possibilities for the functional and decorative use of these materials.

Contrary to what another reviewer of this book says, it contains far more information than a brochure of the Ann Sacks line of products would. (In fact, many of the materials and tiles illustrated are *not* from the Ann Sacks line at all?unless Ann Sacks somehow managed to install her work in ancient French farmhouses, at Middle Eastern religious sites, and in Roman baths!)

This well-produced book is a visual feast, and an inspiration for designers, decorators, and homeowners. It's well worth the price and the graphics are splendid. Anyone who works with, or who is thinking of working with tile and stone will want to own it.

The pictures and ideas are amazing. I didn't know such things could be done with tile. The book saved me from running from retail store to store to get ideas. I almost didn't buy the book because of another reviewer saying it only has pictures of product from Ann Sacks stores. I personally don't care where the product came from, the pictures and ideas were great all by themselves!

I was very disappointed in Ann Sacks' "Tile and Stone". Rather than an overview of tile with all it's possibilities, this book presents mostly the line of tile carried by Ann Sacks stores. It is a biased book. A brochure from one of her stores would serve the same purpose and be much cheaper. Additionally annoying is the fact that every picture is accompanied by the words "stunning", "lovely" or "striking". There are MUCH better, more informative tile books out on the market.

The photos are beautiful as promised. But if you're really looking for a sourcebook of ideas for your home, as this one claims to be, you may be disappointed. This book treats stone and tile with nearly religious reverence; all I wanted was something nice for the kitchen! Some of the treatments are absurdly elaborate, and the text even analyzes the provenance of many of the stones. More creative people might find inspiration here, but for me it was much ado about nothing.

This is not a how-to-do-it book. It is a book rich with photos of installations and details of tile and stone that will suggest to the reader (and viewer) many possibilities for the functional and decorative use of these materials.

Contrary to what another reviewer of this book says, it contains far more information than a brochure of the Ann Sacks line of products would. (In fact, many of the materials and tiles illustrated are *not* from the Ann Sacks line at all?unless Ann Sacks somehow managed to install her work in ancient French farmhouses, at Middle Eastern religious sites, and in Roman baths!)

This well-produced book is a visual feast, and an inspiration for designers, decorators, and homeowners. It's well worth the price and the graphics are splendid. Anyone who works with, or who is thinking of working with tile and stone will want to own it.

This is definitely an idea book. Every page is saturated with the
origin of these primitive materials; the enormous variety of uses
beginning with carved stone and earlier. If this book doesn't awaken your imagination, nothing will. These are the materials of the ages. I found it to be very exciting.

This book contains beautiful photographs of tile and stone used throughout the home, mainly in the kitchen and bath areas, but also floors, walls and fireplaces. Both tile and stone facades have very original, gorgeous designs and patterns, some I have never seen before.

Even though beautiful, most of the photographs depict elaborate designs that probably had an equally elaborate budget. LOL. For example, pg 35 shows a terra-cotta "reclaimed from French farmhouses and authenticated by the government to be at least 150 years old. Shown her is the rare blonde color mixed with the traditional russet." Some of the photos are of famous buildings such as the Louvre, Guell Park and Alhambra Palace.

It is wonderful to see the possibilities, and I am sure there is a way to achieve similar looks on a smaller budget. Don't get me wrong, there are still some very beautiful designs that are less costly (towards the end of the book), BUT it does seem focused more on those who have a large budget.

If you like colorful, unusual tiles and configurations, this book has it. If you also like the more traditional-looking tiles, you can find it in this book. The slate floor with the unusual pattern layout was one of my favorites (page 61). I do think the depiction of various tiles and especially patterns and layouts make this book definitely worth a look. "Tile and Stone" will give you ideas and open your world to the possibilities.

This is definitely an idea book. Every page is saturated with the
origin of these primitive materials; the enormous variety of uses
beginning with carved stone and earlier. If this book doesn't awaken your imagination, nothing will. These are the materials of the ages. I found it to be very exciting.