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Beautiful Book But Not For Beginners,
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This review is from: Collectible Beads: A Universal Aesthetic (Beadwork Books) (Hardcover)
This is a beautifully written, beautifully illustrated book, however, it is definitely for the advanced bead collector. Its main focus is on beads the average person could not find or afford. I am a beginner in the bead collecting world and needed a book that was more of an identifying guide. The chances of me running across a bead that was illegally excavated from an archeological dig in a foreign country are slim..and I wouldn't know what to do with it anyway. I'm returning the book and continuing the search.
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Excellent photos, difficult reading,
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This review is from: Collectible Beads: A Universal Aesthetic (Beadwork Books) (Hardcover)
Although the photos of beads are excellent, I found this book far too much like a PhD dissertation, with the feel of a synthesis, having substance but written in a format which was difficult to read. Bibliographic references imbedded in the text just add to the unreadable style. The text is painfully lacking in the kind of information I appreciate, such as dating, geography, and clear references to the individual beads presented in the photos. And references to values of beads in dollars has no relevant meaning unless there is a time reference. As a reference book I would rate it of minimal worth. As a coffee table amusement it is acceptable, but would need far more photos to make it useful for that purpose.
22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
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An outstanding and invaluable book for all bead lovers,
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This review is from: Collectible Beads: A Universal Aesthetic (Beadwork Books) (Hardcover)
Robert K. Liu is one of the foremost authorities today in the field of collectible beads. In this book he gives clear and succinct insight regarding collectible beads from all over the world. In some cases he gives approximate monetary values, but the book is mostly a celebration by someone who knows as to the place which beads have played in cultures around the world from ancient times to the present. A necessary help for anyone who collects or is thinking of collecting beads. It will save time and money.
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tabular beads, perforated artifacts, glass bead industry, glass beadmakers, contemporary beads, bodom beads, powder glass beads, collectible beads, bead research, cane beads, heirloom beads, bead collectors, melon beads, mosaic canes, bead collecting, millefiori beads, glass trade heads, necklace components, bead chart, clay simulations, court necklaces, faience ornaments, mask pendants, terra cotta beads, ancient glass beads Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Middle East, West Africa, World War, Courtesy of Rita Okrent, Courtesy of Ken Klassen, Hong Kong, Indus Valley, Courtesy of Picard Collection, New York, People's Republic of China, South America, Courtesy of Elizabeth, Warring States, Ban Chiang, Courtesy of Joel, Jamey Allen, Kyoyu Asao, Brian Kerkvliet, Courtesy of Anahita Gallery, Native Americans, Tory Hughes, Carol Strick, Courtesy of Art Expo, North America New!
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