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Carnival
Glass has magic. It captures a unique harmony
of color, pattern, and iridescence--a shimmering
dance of light, an ever changing sheen with
many moods. It possesses a legacy from the master
craftsmen of the past. Carnival Glass has mystery,
and looking at its history is like holding a
mirror to the world. It reflects all aspects
of society and culture--and in those reflections
over time lie many mysteries. Carnival is the
"Cinderella" of glass that has become a "Rockefeller"
of glass. Through over 300 stunning color photographs,
almost 200 black and white illustrations (including
original, detailed line drawings of Carnival
patterns), and much contemporary archive material,
the reader is presented with a wealth of information
surrounding Carnival Glass in The Art of
Carnival Glass by Glen and Stephen Thistlewood.
Individual chapters provide an explanation of
how Carnival glass was made. Many hundreds of
patterns are covered, over 500 of which are
explored in detail. There is a fresh look at
the major and minor manufacturers of classic
American Carnival and the relationships among
them, Carnival Glass from around the world,
fascinating and revealing catalog information,
and many unique insights into aspects of Carnival
previously unexplored. Uniquely, the book provides
recognition features for many geometric patterns
as well as an analysis of the "Signature Characteristics"
of the main Carnival manufacturers in both the
United States and the rest of the world including
Fenton, Northwood, Imperial, and more. Authors
Glen and Stephen Thistlewood share a passion
for Carnival Glass and live in the south of
England. Originally employed as a town planner,
Glen used her early art training to continue
freelance design work while raising a family.
Stephen works in the City of London, though
he still manages to find time to continue his
long-standing interest in photography. Together,
Glen and Steve began collecting Carnival Glass
in 1982, first at antique shows and shops in
England and then while attending Carnival Glass
conventions in the United States.
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