Pioneers in fused studio and production glass since the 1940s, Michael and Frances Higgins continue to create some of today's most collectible glass objects. Higgins: Adventures in Glass chronicles their careers and accomplishments in the studio, at Dearborn Glass Company and at Haeger Potteries. A must-have for glass collectors and 1950s/1960s fans alike, this new book features 645 full-color photos, company catalog, vintage advertising, interviews with the artists and price guide. The Higgins' "modern miracles with everyday glass" will appeal to all with an interest in mid-20th century design and collectibles.
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Donald-Brian Johnson (text) is the grandson of Dearborn Glass Company founder, Herman R. Paulick, Sr. Leslie Pia (photos) has a Ph.D in American Studies and heads the Interior Design department at Ursuline College in Cleveland, Ohio. Her husband Ramn assists with the photography.
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A book as beautiful as the glass,
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This review is from: Higgins: Adventures in Glass (Hardcover)
If you want to collect Higgins glass, this book is an absolute must-have. The prices are outdated; with the recent death of Michael Higgins, I have seen pieces sell for double or triple the book's values. This is much more than a price guide, though. This book details the history of Higgins glass, their techniques, and how to identify what is and is not Higgins glass. There are several beautiful color pictures on almost every page, and I enjoy looking at them almost as much as I enjoy looking at the pieces in my collection.
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One Of The Best Collectable Reference Guides Available,
By When Worlds Collide (Pittsburgh, PA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Higgins: Adventures in Glass (Hardcover)
A "Must Have" for any serious Higgins collector. There is an almost overwhelming amount of information presented in a most organized manner. So many wonderful color photographs that I went into sensory overload. Loads of great, historical information and imagery. The only down side of the book is that the price guide is not representative of current market values but if looked at properly will still give you a good idea of how one pattern will relate to another in value. I wish other collectable genres had reference guides of this caliber.
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ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS,
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This review is from: Higgins: Adventures in Glass (Hardcover)
This is truly a masterpiece of editing. The author has truly done an outstanding job. This is a MUST book for any serious Higgins collector as well as anyone who enjoys beautiful glass. The author is certainly to be commended for this one of a kind work.
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