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Carnival Glass: The Magic and Mystery (Schiffer Book for Collectors)

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After reading and owning most of the reference books on carnival glass, I highly recommend this book to fully understand this era. The Thistlewoods cover the entire industry, focusing not only on the various companies, but also go into depth on colors, patterns, and the various influences of both. MOST IMPORTANT to me, they successfully took me back in time to the carnival glass era. This book sheds new light on the marketing of this glass and really captures the influences of the day that helped decide the various patterns. I now have a much better understanding and a much, much deeper appreciation for the pieces in my collection.

They also cover the little known carnival glass produced overseas during this era. The illustrations are outstanding. Through their identification of this glass, I am now keeping my eye out for this glassware, when in the past I would have just passed it over.

I cannot emphasize enough that this book is an ABSOLUTE MUST for all collectors of glass. It will take you back to the early 1900's and give you an unprecedented appreciation for your glassware. The title really sums up the book. It was a magic time in the glass era and they have unlocked many of the mysteries of the industry. I can now pick up a piece of carnival and feel all the influences that went into the piece from start to finish.

If you love carnival glass, this book will give you a whole new perspective on your hobby!

This is a lovely, informative book. The pictures, detail and information are outstanding. I would highly recommend this book to those who love collecting, history, and beautiful photos of carnival glass products.

This book should be in every carnival glass collector, antique dealer, and appraisers library. The photos are excellent with attention to detail. The history of the companies and countries that made carnival glass are informative and well written. I would highly recommend this book.