11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Definitive book on the topic... almost., March 26, 1999
By A Customer
This review is from: Lalique Perfume Bottles (Hardcover)
"Lalique Perfume Bottles" by Glenn and Mary Lou Utt is the definitive book on the work of the Lalique in one of the most important aspects of the family's design history. Rene Lalique designed the bottle for "l'Effleurt" for Francois Coty, originating the concept of a specific bottle designed for a single fragrance. Lalique later produced bottles that would house any of Coty's dozens of scents, but the concept of individuality in presentation was born in 1907.
The book is thorough in its descriptions and its pictures. Every flacon mentioned is illustrated, and there is a table in the back which lists them all as well.
There are two drawbacks to the first edition: There are some errors - pieces listed that are not in fact by Lalique, and some older designs have come to light. Much of this was dealt with in an addendum given to attendees at the International Perfume Bottle Collector convention in Atlanta in 1991, which may or may not be available elsewhere.
The second drawback is that it was written in 1990, before a boom in perfume bottle collecting, which included the release of Lalique's own fragrance in 1994.
Bringing the first edition up to date would mean including the changes made in 1991, and adding more recent designs. Fortunately, other than the colored stoppers of the classic double dove bottle for "L'air du Temps," the only new styles are those produced by Lalique either for their main crystal line, or for their own four fragrances.
I hope that the book is updated, I will be eager to add it to my collection.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
Was this review helpful to you? Yes
No
0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Un libro especial, January 18, 2005
This review is from: Lalique Perfume Bottles (Hardcover)
Yo pude conseguir una edicion de Lalique Perfume Bottles
by GLENN UTT, y me siento feliz por tenerlo y disfrutar de tanta belleza convertida en cristal. Ojala se actualice.
Contacteme para intercambiar comentarios.
Saludos, Maria
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
Was this review helpful to you? Yes
No
0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Un libro especial, January 18, 2005
This review is from: Lalique Perfume Bottles (Hardcover)
Yo pude conseguir una edicion de Lalique Perfume Bottles
by GLENN UTT, y me siento feliz por tenerlo y disfrutar de tanta belleza convertida en cristal. Ojala se actualice.
Contacteme para intercambiar comentarios.
Saludos, Maria
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
Was this review helpful to you? Yes
No
