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Edgar Brandt: Master of Art Deco Ironwork

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I am a practicing metalsmith of 35 years. This much needed book covers it's subject from every perspective. It will become a valuable asset to historians, collectors and craftsmen. My only critique is that Joan did not include a picture of Brandt's stamp and other ways of varifying his work from fraud.

There was nothing written on this true master of Art Deco metalware, and this book is as comprehensive as a book can be on an artist. Written with respect, admiration and love for the Art Deco style and the metal craft. Cannot be surpassed. Nothing missing, nothing redundant.

Fantastic book if you can find it. Text covers Brandt's personal history from early blacksmithing, his weapons engineering during WWI, to his influence on ornamentation in the US art deco movement. Most valuable aspect though is the collection of photographs. It is the largest single collection of photo documentation of Brandt's work that I have been able to find. It covers decorative-arts type items all the way to architectural projects. Overall, this is a very high quality book with an invaluable content, I only hope that it is put back into print to bring prices down.

This book is a "must have" for any fan of French art deco/art moderne style. It is beautifully researched and written. The wonderful photography only made me long for more.

The author has produced a comprehensive work covering this great Art Deco artist and the exciting era in which he flourished. Joan Kahr's tremendous depth of knowledge and understanding comes through on every page of this beautiful book.

very useful reference book for inspirational creativity.

Ms. Kahr has captured the essence of Edgar Brandt and his unbelievable ironwork. She is to be commended for her writing and for her knowledge of this subject.

A very worth while read

Great work