Judaica (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) [Hardcover]

Myra Yellin Outwater (Author), Eric B. Outwater (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1999 | Series: A Schiffer Book for Collectors

Judaica embraces those objects associated with the celebration of and adherence to Jewish rituals. This book presents clear explanations and beautiful color pictures of candlesticks, boxes, plates cups, toys, and foods which celebrate Jewish traditions. These objects of creative design display, honor and rekindle the spirit of a 5000-year-old religion to reflect 20th-century modernism.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Sumptuously illustrated on glossy stock paper, this book will fill a need in many libraries as interest in Jewish ornamental art continues to grow. As so much of Jewish religious life is centered in the home, the crafts portrayed in this book may seem almost commonplace; yet these objects show fine craftsmanship and artistic ability. The Outwaters, freelancers who compiled previous Schiffer guides to Ocean Liner Collectibles and Advertising Dolls, provide a fine overview of the subject. Following an introduction discussing the art of Jewish rituals and collecting practices, they divide the book into 15 chapters, most of which focus on specific holidays and traditions (e.g., Hanukkah, the Sabbath) and the objects associated with them. They provide price estimates for most objects shown and conclude with a resource guide. The primary audience for this volume is the everyday collector, and it will circulate well in any library serving a Jewish clientele.
-Paul M. Kaplan, Lake Villa Dist. Lib., IL
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Myra Yellin Outwater is an experienced writer about Israel's art, archaeology, and birds for many national magazines.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Pub Ltd; 1St Edition edition (May 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764307851
• ISBN-13: 978-0764307850
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,282,965 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars An Uninformed Guide to Unimportant Judaica, April 4, 2007

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This review is from: Judaica (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover)

Don't waste your money on this book. There are far better books than this. Good Judaica books focus on important judaica and try to help the reader identify origin, styles, markings, dates, common inscriptions, and so on. This book is only a slight upgrade from browsing ebay. Virtually all the judaica is totally unimportant and modern. Any pictures of older judaica are not explained in any detail, a few times incorrectly attributed, and no analysis is done, even as obvious as translating inscriptions.

Any experienced Judaica collector knows the biggest problem by far when collecting Judaica is the preponderance of fake judaica, new items pretending to be old. The fact that this book doesn't even acknowledge this shows the inexperience and lack of qualifications of the author.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars extrordinary, May 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Judaica (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover)

I think the outwaters have done a wonderful service by providing a readable and beautiful book about a subject that has become a facinating subject to growing number of individuals. the photography starting with the cover shot is a wonderful invitation to the rest of a book that should and probably will be the gift of choice for many many people. it is an easy read for those people who would like learn a great deal about the subject in a short time.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful!, June 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Judaica (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover)

This wonderful hard bound book is a great text for home and classroom. It's pictures and text tell the story of a culture and religion rich with history. Perfect for those wanting to learn more about Judaism.