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Jewelry of the Stars: Creations from Joseff of Hollywood

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So little is written about this remarkable designer that it is great to have so much information in one source about Eugene Joseff. The photographs recording his designs are invaluable to costume jewelry aficionados and collectors. Joseff's contribution to film-making is unique and , until now, practically unsung. Movie stills, photos from the Joseff archives and photos produced for this volume provide a valuable record of his prodigious and truly remarkable output.

Why the publisher doesn't assign an editor to clean up much of the amatuerish, gawky prose is beyond this reader's comprehension. While one does not expect erudition in a "collector book", one should not have to endure irrelevant and uninformative captions, homespun drawings and corny typefaces. Many of the photos are poorly planned, using strange props and odd angles which interfere with seeing the jewelry. The poor editing and the poor layout prevent me from giving a higher rating. But if you are a costume jewelry collector, especially of Joseff, you have to have this book.

Great book for Jewelry collectors,a must for all collectors and has great info on jewelry made for the stars of yesterday.

As a present-day jewelry designer, I've become a fan of the beauty and elegance of costume jewelry. The glamor of the old Hollywood jewelry will never die. Recently there's been a resurgence in the popularity of the older pieces, and this book is chock full of examples. The photography is stunning, and the close-ups give invaluable information as to construction. If you're a fan of old Hollywood, or looking to interpret old designs into new ideas, this is a great reference book. The photographs of the stars alone are enough to purchase it! "The Good Ole Days," the Golden Age of Hollywood, with the glitz and the glamor, live on in this gorgeous volume. I've been inspired and energized to incorporate old themes into modern interpretations. Strongly recommended to designers and admirers of jewelry or the legends of Hollywood.