Hagen-Renaker Pottery : Horses and Other Figurines [Paperback]

Nancy Kelly (Author)

Book Description

Series: A Schiffer Book for Collectors | Publication Date: October 1, 1999

Meet the people behind Hagen-Renaker Pottery and enjoy their artistry as this book delves into a behind-the-scenes look at this unique and creative company that has produced fine ceramics since 1946. Realistic and whimsical clay animal figurines are featured in over 480 beautiful color photos creations from Hagen-Renaker. Horses, dogs, frogs, ducks, and more are professionally crafted by the company's talented artists. Highly valued as collectibles, these charming figures were made to be admired. A price guide, information on other potteries of the time, and a look at some Hagen-Renaker imitations are included.

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About the Author

Nancy Kelly is an avid admirer of Hagen-Renaker collectibles and enjoys riding horses.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Pub Ltd (October 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764310399
• ISBN-13: 978-0764310393
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,404,058 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book!, March 5, 2000

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Gayle Roller (Oceanside, Calif) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hagen-Renaker Pottery : Horses and Other Figurines (Paperback)

Hagen-Renakers have been a passion of mine since I saw my first "Forever Amber" in the early 1970s. Later, I was driven to collect information on H-R and that drive resulted in the H-R Handbook in 1989 and the Charlton Guide in 1999. To me, Nancy's book transcends the mere information-gathering and tells the Hagen-Renaker story - the whys and wherefores of this bunch of people expressing themselves in clay. They made so many things - goofy, beautiful, bizarre - you just knew something special had to be going on there. The colors and detail of some pieces is just amazing and Nancy's book shows that.

I hate to admit it, but sometimes I dream of H-Rs and I absolutely got gooseflesh when I read of Pat Kristof still dreaming of being "at the pottery after all those years." This book is that dream.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Have, April 18, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Hagen-Renaker Pottery : Horses and Other Figurines (Paperback)

This is a wonderful "story" book - it covers the story of the pottery and the people who helped make it what it is today. It's a well-written, easy-to-read accounting - I read it in one sitting! It's not a complete reference of pieces created by the pottery, but it has wonderful full color photos of many items which are worth the price alone!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely worth the read!, March 13, 2000

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Bonnie E. Elber (U.S.A.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hagen-Renaker Pottery : Horses and Other Figurines (Paperback)

I have been collecting Hagen Renaker for 30 years and this book still added to what I knew about the factory and it's artists. The text is well written and informative and the pictures are luscious! It's a definite must have for the Hagen Renaker collector.