Lithophanes

Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing, 2008. First edition. Hardcover. Quarto. 224pp. Original illustrated black and tan dust jacket with black and tan lettering on cover and spine. Black and tan illustrated glossy boards with tan and black lettering on front cover and spine. Photo illustrated end papers with reproductions of the dust jacket flaps on the front and back interior. Photo illustrated title page.

Featuring over 370 stunning color photo reproductions and detailed, scholarly text, this is the first book about this popular 19th century European art form! They are magical porcelain three-dimensional pictures, which can be seen only when backlit, and were a popular craze in the late Victorian era. The lithophanes here enhanced tea warmers, plaques, vases, night lights, lampshades, table screens, fireplace screens, complexion fans or hand screens, window panels, miniatures, steins, cups, mugs, plates, matchboxes, and candle shields. The text represents years of accumulated research, and provides information on lithophane's Asian inspiration, manufacturing techniques, production history, inspirations, and forms. This book is a must for anyone with a passion for Victorian ceramics and art. Appendices, bibliography, endnotes and index at back of book. Original publisher's bookmark laid in at interior front and back cover- from dust jacket front flap.

Dust jacket with a few smudges and scratches to the front and back covers. Binding and interior in very good+ to near fine condition overall. Dj in very good+, binding and interior in near fine condition overall.