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2209 VOLUBILIS, de Mosaïque à Mosaïque
Hassan Limane, René Rebuffat & Daniel Drocourt, Edisud, 1998, French and
Arabic texts, 96pp, 3plans, 33 b & w + 55 colour illus, fold-out illus'd
card covers £22.50
In December 1997, the Roman remains of Volubilis in modern-day Morocco were
designated by UNESCO as a World Monument. This book celebrates the ancient
city and especially its wonderful mosaics with excellent colour and
atmospheric black and white illustrations.
0126 THE ALEXANDER MOSAIC, Stories of Victory and Defeat
A Cohen, Cambridge U P, 1997, 279pp, 81 b&w + 14 colour illus, cloth £45.00
An in-depth study of the art and history of this famous 1st century BC Roman mosaic and its origins in Greek art of the 4th century BC.
0137 ANCIENT MOSAICS
Roger Ling, British Museum Press, 1998, 144pp, 47 colour + 49 b & w illus, paperback £12.99
Traces the history and techniques of mosaic art from the Hellenistic period to early Christian times, with particular emphasis on the Roman Empire. Covers mosaics from Britain, North Africa and from the Levant to the Spanish seaboard.
0138 ANTIOCH MOSAICS
Edited by Fatih Cimok, A Turizm Yayinlari, Turkey, 1996, English text, 80pp, 107 colour illus. cloth £19.50
A superbly illustrated book covering most of the mosaics from the Antioch area.
0145 THE ART OF BYZANTIUM
T F Mathews, Everyman, 1998, 176pp, fully illus mostly in colour, paperback £8.99
Described by ‘Mosaic Matters’ as a ‘must-buy’, this excellent work sheds new light on the sacred and secular art of Byzantium, including much on mosaics. Highlights include a description of the lost mosaics of Justinian’s church, St John of Ephesus.
Proceedings of the Italian Association for the Study and Conservation of Mosaics:
0148 1st COLLOQUIUM: 1993, 752pp, 200+ b & w illus, Italian texts, paperback £45.00
0150 2nd COLLOQUIUM: 1995, 408pp, 200+ b & w illus, Italian texts, paperback £45.00
0151 3rd COLLOQUIUM: 1996, 756pp, 300+ b & w illus, Italian texts, paperback £54.00
0152 4th COLLOQUIUM: 1996, 1080pp, 300+ b & w illus, Italian texts, paperback £54.00
0153 5th COLLOQUIUM: 1999, 688pp, 250+ b & w illus, Italian texts, paperback £54.00
We will be happy to send further details of the contents of any of these volumes on request.
0149 ATTI DEL III COLLOQUIO INTERNAZIONALE SUL MOSAICO ANTICO
Various authors, Edizioni del Girasole, Italy, 1984, Italian texts, 2 vols, 591pp + 32pp of colour plates, numerous b & w illus in text, cloth £69.00
The proceedings of the third International Colloquium on Ancient Mosaics, held in Ravenna, 1980. Further details of the contents of this volume are available on request.
BYZANTINE ART IN GREECE SERIES: Mosaics and Wall Paintings
0231 a) HOSIOS LOUKAS (mosaics & frescoes)
Manolis Chatzidakis, Greece, 1997, 94pp + 98 plates & plans £19.50
0232 b) KASTORIA (frescoes)
Manolis Chatzidakis, Greece, 1985, 119pp + numerous plates & plans £19.50
0233 c) NAXOS (frescoes)
Manolis Chatzidakis, Greece, 1989, 104pp + numerous plates & plans £19.50
0234 d) PATMOS (frescoes)
Manolis Chatzidakis, Greece, 1990, 40pp + 43 colour plates £12.50
A superb paperback series covering the main centres of mosaic and fresco art in Greece. All with English text and excellent illustrations.
0340 CYPRUS, BYZANTINE CHURCHES AND MONASTERIES: Mosaics and Frescoes
Ewald Hein, Andrija Jacovljevic & Brigitte Kleidt, Melina Verlag, Germany, 1998, English text, 199pp, 190 colour illus, cloth £42.50
The twin arts of fresco painting and mosaic have a long history on the island of Cyprus. This book explores them both in detail, relating them to the history of the island and traditional Byzantine iconography. The book is enhanced by superb photographs, which often had to be taken in very poor light. Recommended.
0511 EXCAVATIONS AT SIDI KHREBISH, BENGHAZI (BERENICE) Vol IV, Part 1
Demetrios Michaelides, The Society for Libyan Studies, 1998, 220pp, English text with Arabic summary, 16 colour illus, 110 b & w illus/drawings + further drawings in text, large paperback £90.00
Although the excavations at Sidi Khrebish took place in the 1970s, this is the first report on the spectacular mosaics and opus sectile panels discovered there. Dating from c100-250AD, some 34 mosaics from about 25 floors are discussed and illustrated in great detail, some of which have survived in remarkable condition.
0430 DOMESTIC AND DIVINE, Roman Mosaics in the House of Dionysos
C Kondoleon, Cornell U P, USA, 1995, 362pp, 202 illus, some in colour, cloth £50.95
A tour of the house with descriptions of the floor mosaics in relation to the issues of the period, regional styles, workshop traditions and the conditions of patronage.
0510 EARLY PERSIAN TILEWORK, The Medieval Flowering of Kashi
Douglas Pickett, AUP, 1997, 211pp text + 145 plates, most in colour, cloth £80.00
Scholarly investigation of the origins and significance of Islamic mosaic tilework, known as Kashi. Challenges previous traditions that surround this technique and shows that it was introduced in the 11th century rather than the early 14th century.
0715 GUIDE BOOK TO THE TILED PAVEMENT IN THE PENNSYLVANIA CAPITOL
H C Mercer, foreword by Vance Koehler, Capitol Pres. Committee, Pennsylvania, USA, 1998, 107pp, 400 b & w illus + loose plan of tile layout, paperback £6.99
Henry Chapman Mercer was a potter in the USA at the turn of the century specialising in unusual opus sectile and other tiles. One of his major works was a floor for the Pennsylvania Capitol Building which he completed in 1906. This featured historical panels of mosaic and this is a reprint of his own guide to the significance and meaning of the various designs. See also 0815 below.
0717 GREEK ART: Byzantine Mosaics
Nano Chatzidakis, Greece, 1994, English text, 269pp, 206 colour plates, cloth £55.00
One of the most complete studies of Byzantine mosaics yet attempted. Well illustrated and with readable English text.
0719 A GUIDE TO THE ROMAN REMAINS IN BRITAIN
Roger J A Wilson, Constable, 3rd revised edition, 1996, 453pp, 120 b & w illus, maps and plans, paperback £8.99
Describes more than 240 Roman sites in detail with many more listed. An ideal resource book for finding the location of Roman mosaics both in situ and museums. This first paperback edition is excellent value for money!
0810 HAGIA SOPHIA
Fatih Cimok, A Turizm Yayinlari, Turkey, 1997, English text, 64pp, 42 colour illus, large paperback £7.99
An excellent guide to this famous Istanbul landmark, covering the mosaics in detail
0815 HENRY CHAPMAN MERCER AND THE MORAVIAN POTTERY AND TILE
WORKS
Cleota Reed, University of Pennsylvania Press, USA, 1987, 255pp, fully illus in b & w with some colour, cloth £25.00
A detailed and fascinating study of one of America’s most innovative potters. Much of his work was in opus sectile and other cut shape tilework.
0911 ISTANBUL, THE GREAT PALACE MOSAIC
Werner Jobst et al, Arkeoloji ve Sanat, Turkey, 1997, English, Turkish and German texts, 96pp, 76 colour illus, b & w illus and drwgs in text, fold out plan, paperback
£20.00
The story of the exploration, preservation and display of this highly important mosaic. Sheds new light on its origins and design.
0912 THE IMAGE OF ORPHEUS IN ROMAN MOSAIC
Ilona Julia Jesnick, British Archaeological Reports, International Series S671, 1997, 276pp, 163 b & w illus + 17 colour plates, paperback £50.00
An exploration of the figure of Orpheus in Graeco-Roman art and culture with special reference to its expression in the medium of mosaic in late antiquity.
1318 MOSAICI ALTOADRIATICI
C Rizzardi, Biblioteca di Felix, Ravenna, 1985, Italian text, 320pp, 9 colour + 103 b&w illus, cloth £27.00
A comparative study of the medieval mosaics of Ravenna, Venice and Bisanzio.
1319 MOSAIC FLOORS IN CYPRUS
W A Daszewski & D Michaelides, Biblioteca di Felix, Ravenna, 1988, English text, 176pp, 67 b&w illus, paperback £17.50
A detailed study of the many superb mosaics on the island of Cyprus.
1324 I MOSAICI DEL PERIODO NORMANNO IN SICILIA, V: Il Duomo di Monreale.
I Mosaici delle Navate
Ernst Kitzinger, Instituto Siciliano di Studi Bizantini, Sicily, 1997, Italian text, 70pp text + 396 b & w plates on loose sheets in cloth folder/folio case £50.00
A detailed study of the famous mosaics at Monreale, superbly illustrated.
1336 MOSAICS IN ISTANBUL
Edited by Fatih Cimok, A Turizm Yayinlari, Turkey, 1997, English text, 160pp, 123 colour illus, cloth £42.50
Istanbul has some of the world’s finest mosaics and the superb colour photographs and descriptions in this book certainly do them justice! 68 different mosaics are illustrated and described.
1340 MESSAGES IN MOSAIC, The Royal Programmes of Norman Sicily 1130-1187
Eve Borsook, Boydell & Brewer, 1998, 256pp, 118 b & w illus, paperback £30.00
A study of the Norman mosaics of Sicily, looking especially at their iconographical significance in relation to the Norman monarchy’s political aims.
1341 THE MOSAICS OF NEA MONI ON CHIOS
Doula Mouriki, Commercial Bank of Greece, 1985, English text, 2 volumes, Vol I: 280pp, text, Vol II: 367pp, 120 colour + 225 b & w plates, cloth, slip case £95.00
A monograph on one of the most spectacular of all Byzantine churches, and yet also one of the least known. Excellent English text and superb photographs.
1347 I MOSAICI PAVIMENTALI DI CASTIONE MARCHESI
R F Campanati, Girasole, 1988, Italian text, 45pp, 15 b & w illus, paperback £8.95
An interesting floor dating in part from 1115 AD.
1348 I MOSAICI PAVIMENTALI DELLA CHIESA DI S. GIOVANNI EVANGELISTA
IN RAVENNA
R F Campanati, Girasole, 1995, Italian text, 141pp, 77 b & w illus, paperback £11.50
A fascinating pavement dating in part from 1213 with unusual animal and human figure motifs.
1353 I MOSAICI PAVIMENTALI DELLA CATTEDRALE DI NOVARA
Azelio Ortali, Girasole, 1995, Italian text, 123pp, 55 b & w illus, paperback £11.50
A detailed study of this historic floor featuring Adam and Eve and many other geometric and figurative elements.
1804 ROMAN MOSAICS FROM NORTH AFRICA: Floor Mosaics from Tunisia
M Blanchard et al, British Museum Press, 1996, 252pp, 160 colour illus, cloth £60.00
Highly illustrated survey of some of the finest extant Roman mosaics. Recommended.
1808 ROMANO-BRITISH MOSAICS
Neil Andrew Cookson, British Archaeological Reports, British series 135, 1984, 158pp + 105 b & w plates, paperback £22.00
A reassessment and critique of some notable stylistic affinities.
1811 ROMANO-BRITISH MOSAICS
Peter Johnson, Shire Pubns, Archaeology series, 2nd edn revised, 1995, 72pp, 48 b & w plates, 3 maps, paperback £4.99
A basic and concise introduction to the floor mosaics of Roman Britain. A helpful glossary of technical terms is also included.
1915 SANCTA SANCTORUM
A M Romanini, Electa, Italy, 1995, Italian text, 200pp, 100 b&w + 150 colour illus, cloth with slipcase £70.00
Frescoes and mosaics from the Pope’s private chapel, recently restored.
1916 A STUDY OF REPRESENTATIONS OF BIRDS IN HELLENISTIC AND ROMANO-CAMPANIAN
TESSELATED MOSAICS TO THE EARLY AUGUSTAN AGE
Antero Tamisto (Editor), Acta Instituti Romani Finlandiae XVIII, Italy, 1997, 524pp, 110 b&w + 127 colour illus £59.00
An exhaustive and scholarly monograph on the subject of birds in mosaic. Identifies the species where possible and examines the techniques used to create such lifelike images.
1919 SAINT SAVIOUR IN CHORA
Fatih Cimok, A Turizm Yayinlari, Turkey, 1994, English text, 64pp, 51 colour illus, large paperback £7.99
An excellent guide to one of the most famous mosaic and fresco sites. All the mosaics are illustrated and described.
2029 TAPPETI DI PIETRA, I Mosaici di Taranto Romana
Various authors, Grafischena, Italy, 1989, Italian text, 106pp, 5 colour + 63 b & w illus, 2 fold-out plans, paperback £9.99
A survey of the Roman mosaics of Taranto which have generally survived in remarkable condition. Geometric and figurative designs plus some opus sectile work are all illustrated and described.
C003ROMAN MOSAICS - 2000 Calendar
A Turizm Yayinlari, 1999, 16 colour illus, spiral bound boards £6.99 inc VAT
A beautiful fifteen-month (Oct 1999 - Dec 2000) calendar with superb colour illustrations of Roman Mosaics from Turkey . An ideal gift!
FORTHCOMING
1357 MICROMOSAICS, The Gilbert Collection
Jeanette H Gabriel, Philip Wilson, 2000, 288pp, 200 colour + 50 mono illus,
cloth £47.50
There has been no book in English on micromosaics since the earlier
catalogue of the Gilbert Collection published in 1982 and now out of print.
This definitive work contains new information from the archives of the
Vatican Mosaic Workshops and an appraisal of the collection. See also 0816
below. DUE MARCH 2000.
0816 HARDSTONES, The Gilbert Collection
Anna Maria Massinelli, Philip Wilson, 2000, 288pp, 200 colour + 50 mono
illus, cloth £47.50
Hardstone mosaic was a technique developed during the 16th century in
parallel with the revival of Roman mosaics. Complex images were created
from a matrix of coloured marbles and semi-precious stones cut with
incredible precision. This major work discusses the techniques involved and
assesses the collection in detail. See also 1357 above. DUE MARCH 2000.
RECENT/MODERN MOSAICS
1356 IL MOSAICO DI FERRUCCIO FERRAZZI NELLA CHIESA DI S. ANTONIO IN
TARANTO
Cosimo Fornaro, Schena Editore, Italy, 1987, Italian text, 95pp, 28 full
page colour + 5 b & w illus, cloth £19.50
An excellent record of the Modernist mosaic by Ferruccio Ferrazzi for the
Church of St Anthony in Taranto, Italy. Created between 1968 and 1971, this
mosaic is his largest and most powerful work in the technique.
0130 ARTINMOSAICO, La Collezione Bisazza
Introduction by Fulvio Irace, Skira, Italy, 1996, Italian and English texts, xx + 79pp, fully illus in colour, folded boards £19.50
Catalogue of an exhibition of modern mosaic works held in Naples in late 1996. Superb colour illustrations of a wide range of small scale mosaic works of art and a few glass items. Recommended.
0332 I COLORI DELLA LUCE: Angelo Orsoni e l’arte del mosaico
(The Colours of Light: Angelo Orsoni and the art of mosaic)
Various authors, edited by C M Ravenna, Marsilio Editori, Venice, 1996, parallel Italian & English texts, 196pp, superbly illus in colour and b&w, cloth £49.00
A wonderful history of the famous Orsoni family and its production of ‘smalti’ or glass mosaic tesserae. Also contains fascinating information and photographs of the production processes and some of the projects undertaken by the firm in over 100 years of business. Highly recommended!
0336 COMMUNITY MOSAICS, (Discovering Exeter 9)
Hazel Harvey, Exeter Civic Society, 1998, 40pp, 64 colour illus, fold-out colour covers, booklet £4.50
A super documentary record of the community mosaic tile schemes installed over recent years in the City of Exeter. Working with local helpers, Elaine M Goodwin has created a series of mosaic murals reflecting the community in which she lives.
0507 THE EXPIATORY CHURCH OF THE SAGRADA FAMILIA
Mark Burry, Phaidon ‘Architecture in Detail’ series, 1992, 60pp, fully illus in b&w and colour, paperback £19.99
An architectural study of Gaudi’s still unfinished masterpiece. Contains wonderful colour photographs of the broken tile mosaics on the towers.
0618 FRAMMENTI DI UN DISCORSO MUSIVO
Edited by Claudio Spadoni & Isotta Fiorentini, Charta, Italy, 1999, full English and Italian texts, 96pp, 40 colour + 10 b & w illus, paperback £15.95
A detailed and well illustrated study of the role of mosaic in modern art, featuring mosaics by artists such as Braque, Balthus, Chagall, Severini and others.
1320 OGGETTI DEL DESIDERIO, Il Mosaico nel Design Contemporaneo
Various authors, Electa, Italy, 1997, Italian text, 152pp, 50 colour + 50 b&w illus, paperback £29.00
Catalogue of an exhibition in Ravenna centring on mosaics as part of the modern design movement.
1323 MOSAICO, Nuove Contaminazioni: Mosaico, Architettura, Arte, Design.
Edited by Isabella Reale, Biblioteca dell’Immagine, Italy, 1997, Italian text, 161pp, fully illus in colour, paperback £19.50
Catalogue of a recent Exhibition held in the Galleria d’Arte Moderne, Udine, Italy, studying the relationship between Mosaics and art, architecture and design.
1344 NEOMOSAICO
Ed: Raffaella Poletti, Electa/Basazza, Italy, 1999, parallel English/Italian texts, 160pp, 296 colour illus, boards £26.50
A homage to the designer Alessandro Mendini and his work for the famous Bisazza company. Illustrates dozens of his standard and special designs for the company, including bold borders and medallions. Beautifully produced!
1615 PARK GÜELL
C Kent & D Prindle, Princeton Architectural Press, 1986, 14 colour + 65 b&w illus, paperback £13.95
A detailed monograph on one of Antoni Gaudi’s masterpieces decorated with broken tile mosaics. A wealth of information and fascinating photographs.
2311 THE WATTS TOWERS
B & A P Goldstone, Thames & Hudson, 1997, 120pp, 76 colour + 44 b & w illus, paperback £14.95
The Watts Towers are 17 extraordinary, giant sculptures in Los Angeles, USA, designed and constructed by Italian immigrant, Simon Rodia over a 31 year period. Now the subject of urgent conservation, the Towers are covered in mosaics made of broken glass, shells, pottery and tiles. See also 2316 below.
2316 THE WATTS TOWERS OF LOS ANGELES
Leon Whiteson, Mosaic Press, USA/Canada, 1989, 96pp, + 32pp of colour plates, many other b & w illus. Large paperback £14.95
Another insight into the amazing Watts Towers, putting them into their sociological context as well as describing their architectural value. Mosaic and tile were used extensively in their creation. See also 2311 above.
We also have a few copies of a leaflet produced by Leicestershire County Council to celebrate the opening of the SOUTHGATE SUBWAY MURAL in 1991. The mural features mosaics and tiles by Sue Ridge. A2 folded to A4, full colour £1.50 each, post free.
MOSAIC TECHNIQUES/DESIGN
0132 THE ART OF PEBBLE MOSAICS
Maggy Howarth, Search Press, 1994/1997, 80pp, fully illus in colour and b & w, large paperback £11.95
‘Creative designs and techniques for paths and patios’. A very comprehensive and well illustrated guide to this ancient art form.
0147 THE ART OF DECORATIVE MOSAICS
Elaine M Goodwin, Crowood Press, 1999, 128pp, 162 colour illus, hard covers, wire spiral lay-flat binding £14.99
Just out! The latest mosaic title from one of Britain’s leading mosaicists. In Elaine’s own words "A complete ‘degree course’ in mosaics, all about materials, adhesives, design, colour, a comprehensive history, stockists, projects etc, etc". This really is the very best we have seen on the subject!
0155 THE ART AND CRAFT OF MOSAICS
Fran Soler, Little, Brown, 1999, 128pp, fully illus throughout in colour, cloth £15.99
‘Essential techniques and classic projects’ - another excellent ‘how-to’ mosaic book!
0338 CLASSIC MOSAIC
Elaine M Goodwin, Apple Press, 1999, 144pp, fully illus throughout in colour, boards
£14.99
A tour of mosaic history, drawing on all facets of classic art and linking these historic themes to a number of modern projects. Delayed: NOW DUE LATE 1999.
0431 DECORATIVE MOSAICS, Contemporary Crafts series
Elaine M Goodwin, New Holland, 1992, 96pp, fully illus in colour, paperback £8.99
One of the first and still one of the best introductions to the art of making mosaics. This recent paperback reprint is excellent value for money!
0435 THE DESIGN SOURCEBOOK: MOSAICS
Martin Cheek, New Holland, 1998, 128pp, fully illus in colour, cased £14.99
A wonderful resource for those seeking inspiration in their mosaic work. Arranged under heading such as Still Life, Abstract Designs and The Human Life, this book illustrates the work of a number of internationally famous mosaicists, not for slavish copying, but to show what is possible within the medium.
1315 MAKING MOSAICS
Leslie Dierks, Sterling, USA, 1997, 128pp, fully illus in colour, cloth £16.99
Wonderful colour illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions make this an excellent introduction to mosaic from the same publisher as ‘Handmade Tiles’, and just as good!
1322 MOSAICS IN A WEEKEND
M Cheek, New Holland, 1997, 80pp, illus throughout in colour, hardback £12.99
‘Inspirational ideas and practical projects’ as it says on the cover. Excellent illustrations and simple instructions for the newcomer to mosaics.
1338 MOSAIC, (Stylish and Simple series)
Emma Biggs & Tessa Hunkin, Aurum Press, 1998, 92pp, fully illus in colour, decorated boards £9.95
Another simple ‘how-to’ book for the budding mosaicist. Nicely produced and some interesting projects for the novice.
1342 MOSAICS MADE EASY
Editors: Susan & Martin Penny, David & Charles, 1999, 64pp, fully illus in colour, boards £7.99
A mosaic ‘how-to’ book utilising some less conventional materials: eggshells, seashells, plaster castings, etc as well as tiles and glass tesserae. Most of the projects could also be adapted to use more normal materials.
1343 MOSAICS, Inspirations and 24 Original Projects
Kaffe Fassett & Candace Bahouth, Ebury Press, 1999, 160pp, 200 colour illus, boards
£25.00
The knitting and needlepoint designer meets the weaver and the result is a rich ‘tapestry’ of mosaic designs, a number of which have a fabric feel to them. Projects
include designs for indoor and garden items whilst the ‘Inspirations’ section is just that. We loved the mosaic armchair which fooled us into thinking it was actually tapestry! DUE NOVEMBER 1999.
1350 MOSAIK
J Chavarria, Paul Haupt, Switzerland, 1998, German text, 160pp, fully illus in colour throughout, boards £27.50
A master-class in mosaic covering the field of stone and marble mosaics (among others) particularly well. This book will be of major interest to all who make mosaic professionally and those seeking to take the art a step further.
1351 MOSAIC TECHNIQUES
Emma Biggs, Ward Lock, 1999, 160pp, illus in colour throughout, cloth £14.99
Although most books on making mosaics cover the basic skills involved, there has long been a need for a comprehensive guide covering the techniques in detail. This is that book! With an A to Z of mosaic skills, methods and terminology, this is the ideal book for those who want to take the craft a step further. Recommended!
1401 NEW CRAFTS - MOSAICS
Helen Baird, Lorenz Books, 1997, 96pp, 200+ colour illus, hard bound £9.95
Another excellent and well illustrated introduction to the art of mosaics. Contains a number of interesting projects and a short history of mosaic technique.
1702 QUICK AND EASY MOSAICS: Innovative Projects & Techniques
Mariarita Macchiavelli, Sterling, USA, 1998, 160pp, fully illus in colour, cased £16.99
Despite the rather slick title, this is actually an interesting book with a number of original and exciting designs. Recommended!
VIDEO:
V004MOSAIC AS ART
Jane Muir, Vidian, 1992, 55 minutes, colour, library case £20.00
An introductory course in making mosaics with a project followed through from conception to installation.. Available in PAL and NTSC formats.
MISCELLANEOUS
0136 ART NOUVEAU IN CATALONIA
François Loyer, Evergreen, 1997, 254pp, fully illus, mainly in colour, cloth £16.99
This book is full of superb photographs of Art Nouveau tiles, terracotta, mosaics and brickwork. A feast for the eyes at a bargain price!
0434 DESIGNAGE, The Art of the Decorative Sign
Arnold Schwartzman, Chronicle Books, USA, 1998, 132pp, 346 colour illus, paperback
£12.99
This is an amazing book covering all sorts of trade and domestic signs from around the world. There are complete sections on mosaic, tile and brick, stone and brick, glass and neon, wood and paint etc. Most of the examples date from the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods when signs were most exuberant. This is a real eye-opener and fantastic value for such a rich visual resource! A must for all mosaic, tile and brick/terracotta buffs!
0616 THE FIRES OF EXCELLENCE, Spanish and Portuguese Oriental Architecture
Miles Danby, Garnet Publishing, 1998, 236pp, 237 colour illus, cased £45.00
A superb study of the Alhambra and many lesser known buildings in oriental style from across the Iberian Peninsula. The excellent illustrations include many featuring tiles and/or cut-tile mosaic work.
0708 GEOMETRIC PATTERNS FROM ROMAN MOSAICS
Robert Field, Tarquin Publications, 1996, 64pp, fully illus in b&w + some colour, illus card covers £2.95
An excellent little booklet concentrating on the more geometric designs of Roman mosaics and showing how they were based on mathematical ideas.
1325 MOSAICO: SCUOLE, ATELIERS, VETRERIE, Ravenna incontra San Pietroburgo
Isotta Fiorentini, Longo Editore, Italy, 1994, mainly Italian text, 189pp, 35 colour plates, paperback £22.50
This book contains a comprehensive listing of the major contemporary mosaic artists, workshops, suppliers and organisations from around the world together with a summary of the 1992 AIMC Congress held in St Petersburg, illustrated with examples of the best in contemporary mosaic art.
1352 MAZES, ANCIENT AND MODERN
Robert Field, Tarquin Pubns, 1999, 64pp, fully illus in colour and b & w, A5 booklet
£2.95
‘And what’, I hear you ask, ‘is a book about mazes doing in our booklists?’ The simple answer is that it features mazes in a wide variety of materials including brick, tile and mosaics! An absorbing and informative study of mazes and labyrinths (I for one didn’t realise there was a difference until I read this book!).
1630 PARIS CÉRAMIQUE; Les Couleurs de la Rue
Laurence & Nicholas Chaudun, Paris Musées, 1999, French text, 144pp, 242 colour illus, map, cloth £36.00
A wonderful, full colour introduction to the Victorian, Art Nouveau and Art Deco tiles, faience and mosaics of Paris architecture. Contains detailed descriptions of over 200 sites in and around Paris together with a map and other helpful information.
1910 SURFACES, Visual Research for Artists, Architects and Designers
Judy A Juracek, Thames & Hudson, 1996, 336pp, 1200 illus, boards £48.00
A comprehensive visual resource guide covering hundreds of varieties of surface coverings for internal and external use. Includes sections on tiles, mosaics, bricks etc.
1913 SETTING TILE
Michael Byrne, Taunton Press, USA, Revised edition 1996, 244pp, fully illus in colour and b&w, paperback £15.99
At last - a professionally written book on the installation of tiles and mosaics that is easy to follow and comprehensive! Although aimed at the American market, this book should be in every tile fixers/mosaicists library, professional or amateur.
2021 TECHNICAL-HISTORICAL GLOSSARY OF MOSAIC ART
Manuela Farneti, Longo Editore, Italy, 1993, parallel Italian and English texts, 237pp, 34 colour + 13 b & w illus, paperback £24.95
An excellent overview of the history and development of mosaic techniques together with a much-needed glossary of mosaic terminology. An essential work for all who study or make mosaics in any form or material.
MOSAIC BOOKS FROM ANGELO LONGO EDITORE
We are pleased to announce that we are now able to supply the complete and diverse range of some 20 mosaic books published by ANGELO LONGO in Ravenna, Italy. We hold small stocks of the most popular titles, others (listed last) are available to order only, delivery to us takes about 3 to 4 weeks. All books are Italian text only, unless otherwise stated.
0133 ALLA LUCE DEL MOSAICO
B Bandini, 1987, 72pp, 11 b & w illus, paperback £7.50
A study of the connections between mosaics and light, both in subject and format.
0712 IL GIOCO DEL MOSAICO. Il Metodo Didattico di Bruno Munari in un
laboratorio di Mosaico
E Merendi & L Tramonti, 1996, 54pp, 95 colour illus, paperback £10.00
Teaching mosaic techniques and methods for use in schools.
1207 LEZIONI SUL MOSAICO
G Severini, 1988/1996, 144pp, 50 b & w illus, paperback £12.50
A series of lectures on the art and symbolism of mosaics by one of the leading mosaicists of recent times.
1208 UN LACERTO IN OPUS SECTILE dalle Domus di via D’Azeglio a Ravenna
Various authors, 1995, 136pp, fully illus in colour and b & w, paperback £17.50
A study of the excavation and conservation of an important opus sectile floor from a house in Ravenna.
1326 IL MOSAICO. Materiali e Tecniche del Mosaico dalle Origini ad Oggi
I F Roncuzzi, 1984/1990, 240pp, 54 colour + 18 b & w illus, paperback £15.00
A survey of the materials and techniques used in mosaics from antiquity to the present day.
1327 IL MOSAICO ATTRAVERSO I SECOLI
H Lavagne, 1987, 156pp, 16 b & w + 10 colour illus, paperback £10.00
A study of mosaic design and techniques through the ages.
1329 IL MOSAICI DI VIA D’AZEGLIO IN RAVENNA
M Marini Calvini & M G Maioli, 1995, 104pp, 100 illus in colour and b & w,
paperback £22.50
A beautifully illustrated study of the mosaics from a Roman villa in Ravenna.
1330 MOSAICI D’ARTISTI CONTEMPORANEI
Various authors, 1986, 72pp, 34 colour plates, paperback £10.00
A selection of the best of recent mosaics, superbly illustrated..
1331 MOSAICO D’AMICIZIA FRA I POPOLI
Various authors, 1988, Italian and English texts, 64pp, 65 colour illus, cloth £12.50
An illustrated guide to contemporary mosaics from the ‘Park of Peace’ in Ravenna.
1806 RAVENNA, Art and History
G Bovini, 1995, English text, 160pp, 120 colour and b & w illus £12.50
Excellent guide to the treasures of Ravenna, concentrating on its mosaic heritage.
1807 RAVENNA PER SEVERINI, Un Mosaico nel suo Spirito
Various authors, 1992, 84pp, 30 illus in colour and b & w £12.50
The story of the design and creation of a mosaic to symbolise the city of Ravenna.
2022 TORNA LA POESIA NELLA CITTÀ DEI MOSAICI, Mosaici a Soggetto Dantesco
Anon, 104pp, 22 colour illus £11.00
A series of mosaics by various contemporary artists reflecting the works of Dante.
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1325 MOSAICO, SCUOLE ATELIERS VETRERIE. Ravenna incontra San Pietroburgo
2021 TECHNICAL-HISTORICAL GLOSSARY OF MOSAIC ART
These are featured in detail in our main list above.
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0809 HIC SUNT LEONES, Letture di Iniziazione fra Mosaico, Letteratura e Arte
B Bandini, 96pp, 15 illus, paperback £7.50
1328 LA MOSAÏQUE FUNÉRAIRE DANS L’ART PALÉOCHRÉTIEN
N Duval, 136pp, 42 b & w illus + 8 colour plates, French text £15.00
1332 METODOLOGIA E PRASSI DELLA CONSERVAZIONE MUSIVA, 2 Volumes
Various authors, 108 + 112pp, 57 illus £25.00
1333 MOSAICI A S VITALE ED ALTRI RESTAURI. Restauro in situ di Mosaici Parietale
Various authors, 296pp, 390 colour illus, English summary £45.00
1805 RAVENNA, Tesori di Luce
G Bovini & M Pierpaoli, 144pp, 100 large format colour illus £40.00
1917 SEVERINI E IL MOSAICO
G Mascherpa, 1995, 120pp, 90 illus £10.00
2208 VISIBILIA. Immagine e Messaggio nei Mosaici Ravennati
W Bendazzi & A Riffaud, 160pp, fully illus in colour and b & w £15.00
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