Buckland Books
 
For those of you who've been waiting for the definitive book on the amazing mosaics rescued from the now-flooded city of Zeugma, we have this superb new book:
 
 
 
 
13134 MOSAICS OF ZEUGMA                             £19.50
Mehmet Önal, A Turizm Yayinlari, Turkey, September 2002, English text, 68pp, 39 colour illustrations, some double page, boards, dustwrapper
This is the book we’ve all been waiting for on the amazing mosaics rescued, just in time, from the ancient city of Zeugma (Seleucia) . All 17 major mosaics now in the Gaziantep Museum are illustrated, some for the first time and all in superb colour. These are some of the finest mosaics ever made, and this is the first book to do them justice.  I just can't get away from those eyes on the cover!
 
 
 
 
0391 THE CERAMICS OF WILLIAM DE MORGAN                    £10.00
Alice Pearson & Jon Catleugh, Blackwell/Lakeland Arts Trust, 2002, 80pp, 69 colour illustrations showing all 128 items in the exhibition, paperback
The catalogue of an exhibition being held in the Arts and Crafts Movement house, Blackwell, in Cumbria until December 2002. This is a fabulous record of some of de Morgan’s finest work including 91 tiles, all superbly illustrated in full colour. Together with details of de Morgan’s work and life this represents amazing value at just £10.00!
 
 
 
 
0727 GRACIEUS HASSELTSE KERAMIEK UIT DE BELLE ÉPOQUE                     £17.95
Sabrina Polus, Stadelijk Museum Stellingwerff-Waerdenhof, Belgium, 2002, Flemish text, 96pp, 34 colour + 34 b & w plates + 119 catalogue illustrations in b & w, A4 paperback
The catalogue of a recent exhibition of Art Nouveau pottery from the Hasselt Factory in Belgium. There is a chapter on the company’s tiles, with a number of black and white historic illustrations.
 
 
 
 
 
0184 LOS AZULEJOS DE LA CASA DE LOS HUERTA                         £8.95
Josep Pérez Camps, Museu de Ceràmica de Manises, Spain, 2001, Spanish text, 40pp, 36 colour illus, 10 b & w drwgs, booklet
The catalogue of a recent exhibition featuring tiles from the façade and interior of the tile workshops of the Huerta family in Manises, Spain, dating from the 19th century. Contains tile back designs for identification purposes.
 
ALSO RECEIVED:
 
2217 VON DER FEUERSTELLE ZUM KACHELOFEN - Heizanlagen und Ofenkeramik vom Mittelalter bis zum Neuheit (Stralsunder Beitrage, Vol III)                                     £29.50
Various authors, Kulturhistorisches Museum der Hansestadt Stralsund, Germany, 2001, German texts, 235pp, illustrated throughout with b & w photographs, drawings, maps and plans, A4 paperback
The report of a 1999 symposium on the history of heating arrangements in Germany from the simple, brick-built warm-air systems of the middle ages to the use of elaborate tiled stoves in the 17th century and later. A very detailed and scholarly report.
 
COMING SOON:
Due any day now is a book on the ceramic tiles of Peggy Angus, to accompany an exhibition which starts tomorrow at the Museum of Domestic Design and Architecture, Middlesex University, Cat Hill, Barnet, Hertfordshire.  Peggy was an internationally renowned designer who created wonderfully bright tile designs for Carters of Poole in the 1940s, '50s and '60s, utilising strongly geometric designs that could be put together in may ways to create different patterns.  More recently, she worked with Diana Hall on the design of encaustic floor tiles.  Let us know if you woukld like more details as soon as the book arrives.
 
We are also expecting a fantastic new book on roof tiles from the USA.  It sets out through 730 colour illustrations to identify the different makes and styles of roof tile of the past 150 years.  This is a major work on the subject which we believe will be of great help to those working in the conservation of historic buildings.
 
Majolica and Glass: From Italy to Antwerp and Beyond,  is the title of a new book which is to be the defintive work on the subject.  Contains much to interest tile buffs.  Price will be about £35.00, advance orders taken now.
 
 
Gallery!
 
We were quite staggered by the response to our request for 'exhibitors for our 'virtual' gallery in last month's update.  So we're going to feature a couple of artists this month:
 
First, 'A Work in Progress' from Australian Mosaic artist, Tammy Morley:
 
 
Tammy is a Librarian in Brisbane, Australia, by day and makes mosaics at the weekends!  In her own words, this item is a loose interpreation of one of the better known Ravenna mosaics.  Her recent productions include a bird bath which is nearing completion - lucky birds!  Please contact Buckland Books for further details.
 
Here's a fabulous new mosasic from Gary Drpostle which has just been installed as the centrepiece of the new refurbishment of Staines High Street (Middlesex).
 
 
 
 The mosaic depicts the borough coat of arms surrounded by a 3 strand guilloche, reflecting the Roman heritage of Staines. The mosaic was made using the indirect technique in the classical style. In addition to this large floor piece there are 20 smaller mosaic panels along the High Street depicting other aspects of local heritage. more infromation at http://www.drostle.com/newsupdate
 
Talking of whom, Gary Drostle has advised us of the rest of his courses for 2002.  Here they are:-

October 12th - 13th - Mosaic 2 - Indirect technique (beginners/intermediate) £130
November 10th - Mosaic 7 Ceramic floor mosaics (advanced) £80
December 7th - 8th - Mosaic 1  - Direct technique (beginners/intermediate)  £130
All are held at his studio in Greenwich and include lunch and materials
further details from gary@drostle.com or online at http://www.drostle.com/courses 
 
Martin Cheek has also given us details of his next mosaic course to be held at his studio in Broadstairs, Kent:
 
November 1st - 3rd - Course R73 - General Mosaics Course  £180
 
For more details contact Martin at: martin@martincheek.com
 
 
NEWS!
 
The latest Tile Auction is up and running at www.antiquetiles.com and this one is a hum-dinger!  All sorts of advertising and commemorative tiles and related materials.  There's even a T & R Boote 'Boot'!  and a fabulous Marsden Tiles paperweight depicting Alfred Lord Tennyson.  Visit the site just to see these wonderful items, even if you don't bid!
 
Our German correspondent, Ulli Hamburg has sent us details of three great Tile Fairs to be held in German over the next twelve months.  The first is due to take place at the Erstes Deutsches Fliesenmuseum in Boizenburg on 1st November.  This is a superb museum and has a large collection of Art Nouveau and other tiles, well worth a visit even without the tile fair!  Two more fairs are due to be held on 22nd March 2003 in Zons and on 14th June 2003 in Frankfurt.  For more details contact Ulli direct at: ullihamburg@gmx.de
 
That's it for another edition.  Don't forget to keep us up to date with your news and views, and keep sending the images for our Gallery!  Do let your tile and mosaic (and brick/terracotta) loving friends know about our newsletters!
 
Regards
 
Chris Blanchett, Proprietor, Buckland Books
Holly Tree House, 18 Woodlands Road, LITTLEHAMPTON, West Sussex, BN17 5PP
England
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E-mail: cblanchett@lineone.net