Customer Reviews

Blenko: Cool 50s & 60s Glass (Schiffer Book for Collectors)

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A nice but not extensive revision of the earlier work. If you already have the first edition then the main reason for buying the second is the updated price guide. If you don't have the first edition and you are interested in Blenko, this book is a must have.

The revised edition of this book is not much of a revision. Except for the cover photo, a half page list of Blenko colors by years, several photos added, mostly from one particular collector, and an updated price list (arbitrary and useless in many respects, because collectors don't really pay much attention it) the book remains the same. If you have the first edition, my advise is not to waste your money on this one.

I was disappointed when I realized the publishing house just used the same document of the first edition, and just replaced several photos. The writer and editors should have used better photos and a more modern page design, and also include photos from several collectors, not just one. A complete revision would have been a worthy endeavor. Unfortunately, the editors chose the easy way out, and the results are clearly mediocre.

I easily found all my Blenko items. Price section is a plus!! Photos are excellent. All around great book for serious collector of Blenko!!

Bought this because I wanted to try to identify some glass bottles that I have picked up over the last couple of years. Most of the bottles that I have are in this volume. Apparently I'm attracted to "Cool 50's and 60's glass." Now I know that most of the pieces that I like were made by Blenko so I guess I'm a collector! This is a good reference book for Blenko but also makes an enjoyable coffee table book.

LOVE this book. Very informative and the pictures are beautiful. The price guide, of course is dated at the time of publishing, so these prices rise and fall and shouldn't be relied upon for buying or selling, but only as a guide as to what is rare, etc.

Got this as a gift for my wife after visiting the Blenko company. Very impressive book with excellent illustrations. Highly recommend this book for your collection.