Contemporary Marbles - by Mark P Block (Hardcover)

Name: Contemporary Marbles - by Mark P Block (Hardcover)
SKU: 1010423203
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Here, for the first time, an expertly curated and authoritative book presents today's contemporary marble art in over 2,270 beautiful photos, together with context, background, and fascinating insights into the art form's continuing expansion.
Author(s): Mark P Block
304 Pages
Antiques + Collectibles,

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About the Book

Expertly and beautifully documents the contemporary marble movement and its impact on today's glass artists and collectors.

Book Synopsis

Here, for the first time, an expertly curated and authoritative book presents today's contemporary marble art in over 2,270 beautiful photos, together with context, background, and fascinating insights into the art form's continuing expansion. For novice and experienced collectors and makers of art glass and marbles, it offers the current state of the art, and a visually stunning world to enjoy.

Mark P. Block, noted expert on American studio art glass and vice chair of the Marble Collectors Society of America, guides readers to a clear understanding of the origins of marble making, the developments throughout the 20th century's contemporary marble movement, and the historically significant work being created by artists in the 21st century.

Features:

- Over 2,270 color photos, including nearly 175 contemporary artists.

- Context brings information to life: offers detailed history of handmade marbles covering the earliest known use of decorative glass, through the influence of the studio glass movement's founders, to the birth of the contemporary marble movement.

- International view: covers artists in the United States, Japan, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.

- Expert tips for collecting and caring for fine contemporary art marbles.

- An in-depth glossary for more effective collecting.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 11.0 Inches (H) x 8.5 Inches (W)

Weight: .1 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 304

Genre: Antiques + Collectibles

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing

Format: Hardcover

Author: Mark P Block

Language: English

Street Date: October 28, 2026

TCIN: 1010423203

UPC: 9780764372230

Item Number (DPCI): 247-16-2172

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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