Book Description
Almost defines the term "couch potato" the Basset is a low-key favorite.
Customer Reviews:
Yee Haw!.......2000-12-30
After much debate and the reading of this book I was convinced that the Basset Hound was exactly the dog I needed. I recommend this book to anyone interested (or just merely curious) in learning more about Bassets. I will say, however, that no book can prepare you for the both the joy and (if I may be honest) frustration that a Basset can bring to you and your family! I wouldn't change Chloe (my Basset Hound) for the world!
That's My Boy!!.......1999-09-27
I thought that this book was very useful. I have had many breeds during my lifetime, but had never had the joy of sharing it with a Basset Hound. This book provided me with alot of information about the breed, so much that I had to read it twice. It also prepares you for most events that you will experience from the time he is a puppy (including all the bad times). It is a must for any Basset Hound lover.
A must read for dog lovers and Basset Hound Owners!.......1999-08-25
I thought this book was great because it was very informative and wasn't dry in thee way the information was presented.
Disappointing.......1998-09-19
I was looking for a book to give me ideas about raising a basset hound, a very idiosyncratic dog. This book instead gives a brief history of the breed and then devotes the rest of the book to general advice about raising dogs of any breed. I already had a general book and found the repetition of ideas unhelpful. Also, the title and presetation are misleading since they make it look like the book is all about bassets. I am still looking for a book to help me specifically with training my basset.
An excellent beginners book on Basset Hounds and dog care.......1998-08-29
Barbara Wicklund's Book on The Basset Hound : An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet (Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet Series), is an excellent beginners guide to Basset Hound ownership and general dog care. The text is very informative and even provides the reader with information on dog training, pet therapy and more. The pictures are wonderful and old and young alike can learn from what is presented throughout. I highly recommend it for new basset hound owners and especially children who want to take more of a responsibility with the family pet.
Book Description
The Basset Hound Owner's Survival Guide will delight every Basset Hound aficionado with its light-hearted look at this quirky breed of dog. Filled with charming stories, photos and drawings of Bassets, this book also provides the reader with Basset care essentials and a history of the breed. A must-have for every lover of the inscrutable Basset.
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction
Customer Reviews:
Good Read, but buy it cheap........2007-07-13
I enjoyed this book, but don't feel it was worth what I paid for it. Buy it used or go get it from the library. There is a good amount of information in the book and someone may feel it is worth every cent. It is entertaining, but the price I paid left me wondering why.
A must-have for a Basset's home.......2006-01-30
Being Dad or Mom to a Basset Hound isn't a job, it's a Vocation. It takes a special person to endure the quirks of this loveable breed. I've found THE BASSET HOUND OWNER'S SURVIVAL GUIDE to be an indispensable guide to help me find the rewards in the midst of the challenges.
The book is not really a step-by-step resource for daily Basset care (although it does offer much good advice); instead, its strong suit is a collection of anecdotes and observations that describe the personalities of Bassets and those who love them. I've found great "ah, your hound does that too?" comfort in the stories in this book, which are written with a sometimes laugh-out-loud sense of humor.
Anyone who knows and admires the breed will find much to please, inform, and entertain in this book, and it should be required reading for all who are considering inviting a Basset into home and heart.
The Basset Hound Owner's Surival Guide (Owner's Guides to a Happy, Healthy Pet).......2005-11-28
HilarIous!! I laughed through the entire book. This is not a care & training book. It's more like comical insite on Basset behavior and antics from Basset Hound owners. Definitely a MUST READ for Basset owners to be. It gives you the true low-down on what to expect (and not to expect) from your Basset. If you don't find this book laugh worthy then perhaps owning a Basset isn't for you.
Entertaining.......2005-10-10
The author obviously finds the behavior of Bassets endearing and it shows in her writing. Not so much filled with tips on how to get a Basset to behave (maybe our dog read the book and is just being contrary) - but more so with tips on how an owner can endure (and even enjoy) a Basset's uniqueness.
More of a warning guide than a survival guide.......2005-10-03
This book provides a lot of information about this breed of dog, but fails to provide solutions on how to deal with these traits. This book heavily relies on questions posted by people on newsgroups for its content to describe how a basset hound is different from other breeds. That's fine, but it never answers any of those questions. For example, one newsgroup passage is from someone who is having problems removing drool from the walls without removing the paint, and the book just ends the topic without saying how you can do this. (By the way, from trial and error, we've discovered the Mr. Clean Magic Erasers work like a charm) This gives the whole book the tone, "Yep, bassets do that. Isn't that cute! Get used to it." If you're looking for a book that accurately describes some of the peculiarities of bassets, this is a good book. But if you're looking for one that provides training answers, get a quality training book and look at the newsgroups.
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Songs Without Words: The Art of the Paperweight
Lawrence H. Selman
Manufacturer: Paperweight Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 0933756232 |
Product Description
Songs Without Words: The Art of the Paperweight--Rick Ayotte by Lawrence H. Selman In 1978, Rick Ayotte entered hitherto unexplored territory when he began to create wildlife art with glass. Today, his naturalistic portrayals of nature, especially birds, are renowned throughout the world. Follow the artistic progression of this celebrated artist through more than 300 designs, accompanied by commentary from the artist describing revolutionary breakthroughs and presenting personal insights into his artistry. Jan Smith, curator of The Bergstrom-Mahler Museum contemplates Ayotte's artistry in an essay that describes why Ayotte's pieces are truly "songs without words." Paperweight authority Lawrence Selman traces the transition of Ayotte from boy to artist, providing fascinating insight into the vision behind Ayotte's engrossing miniature worlds. Songs Without Words contains a complete catalogue of Rick Ayotte's work from 1978 through 1996. Ayotte's utopian vision of nature is captivating; his brilliant works have permanently impacted the history of glass and wildlife art. 164 photos in full color.
Customer Reviews:
An Excellent Book for the Collector.......2007-10-05
This is a nice book for the collector, particularly one who is fairly new to the hobby. It covers most of the more popular makers of the 19th and 20th century. Paperweights have been on the go for a relatively short space of time, about 150 years give or take a year and initially started out to serve the purpose for which they were originally designed, a weight to hold down paper on a desk. A useful implement in the days of pen and paper.
Very soon after they started being produced they became more and more complex and attractive with each factory striving to outdo their rivals. There are few people who fail to be fascinated by a good paperweight, particularly the Millefiori type which comprise of small canes of glass of varying shapes and colours, sealed into what initially was a molten lump of glass.
The various forms of weights, millefiori as we have just mentioned, Sulphides, Lampwork and Dumps (the large green domes of glass that were often used as doorstops in their larger sizes), are all mentioned. Plus information on how to start collecting and differentiating between the different makers, not always easy, even for the expert.
One part of the book that did appeal to me in particular were the pages that showed the different cane designs for the different makers. This is an excellent aid to identifying paperweights that you are unsure of and I have used this method more than once myself.
Good introduction to paperweights.......2006-11-27
A very nice introduction to paperweights ~ good photography as well as interesting information on the history and types of weights.
Good book.......2000-04-12
Good book, simple, easy to read. Good reference for beginners.
Product Description
The catalogue of the first-ever traveling paperweight exhibition! The Art of the Paperweight -- Challenging Tradition includes illustrations of 108 extraordinary antique and modern paperweights with accompanying text. The 64-page book contains two informative essays on contemporary and Victorian weight making which capture the romance of the art form. The book is accompanied by a price guide. Full color.
Product Description
During the period of 1850 through 1887, two New England glasshouses produced glass paperweights exhibiting sublime beauty and amazing artistry. The Art of the Paperweight--Boston & Sandwich and New England Glass Companies explores this fascinating chapter in the history of glass art. A must for any connoisseur of American glass, this book chronicles the history of the two legendary glasshouses from their birth in the early 1800s to their demise towards the turn of the century. With unflinching accuracy, Hawley details the influence of the era on each factory's glasswork, introducing the reader to the key glassworkers and managers behind the factories' exquisite artistry. The book includes comprehensive sections on how to identify examples of this fabulous American artistry, with notes from the author distinguishing the rarest and most valuable examples. The Art of the Paperweight--Boston & Sandwich and New England Glass Companies, the first book to comprehensively document this important chapter in the history of glass, presents newly discovered information about the factories and their artistry. A treat for any collector of American glass! 224 pages, 400 full-color photos.
Product Description
Our largest and most comprehensive book about paperweights. Covers in detail; history, varieties and methods, the classic period, identification, contemporary makers and the art of collecting. This beautifully illustrated book takes you step by step through the facinating world of paperweights. Full-color illustrations, luxuriously bound in gold-stamped linen.
Customer Reviews:
The classic reference text on paperweights.......1998-12-26
A beautiful book full of glorious colour pictures and information. Excellent details and pictures of how paperweights are made. Historical details about paperweight making in France, Italy, Bohemia, England, the USA, plus pictures and information about contemporary paperweight artists.
Book Description
Beautiful color photographs of over 1,000 paperweights bring to life the authors' passion for collecting these art treasures made of glass and crystal, color and imagination. Paperweights from the 1840s to the 1980s are displayed. The history, development, and production techniques and informative histories of the paperweight makers, glass studios, and independent artists is presented, along with hints for collectors. Museum information, a helpful bibliography, and tips for the care of paperweights round out this enjoyable book, which is packed with stunning artwork for those who love beautiful things.
Customer Reviews:
From glassmaker specialties to comments on what makes for value in a paperweight.......2007-06-09
Recommended for general-interest collector's reference holdings is Mark Pickvet's COLLECTOR'S GUIDE TO PAPERWEIGHTS, a survey of identification and values which pairs good-sized color photos with specifications and details for paperweights from the 1840s to 2006. From glassmaker specialties to comments on what makes for value in a paperweight, this is a fine pick.
Book Description
Specifically focuses on bookends, paperweights, and animal figures. Identifies and catalogs over 250 items in over 300 color photos and/or drawings. There is a complete price guide, a chapter on fakes and reproductions, a discussion of Rookwood marks, and an extensive index for easy reference. Descriptions include size, shape, number, year produced, rarity information, price, etc.160 pages. AUTHORBIO: Nick Nicholson and wife Marilyn have been art pottery collectors for more than 15 years, and reside in a suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1998 they published Kenton Hills Porcelains, Inc.: The Story of a Small Art Pottery 1939 - 1944, and in 2002 they co-authored Rookwood Pottery with Jim Thomas. Nick is a retired research manager from Procter Gamble. He travels with his wife extensively and enjoys spending winters at their vacation home on the Gulf Coast. AUTHORBIO: Marilyn Nicholson and husband Nick have been art pottery collectors for more than 15 years, and reside in a suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1998 they published Kenton Hills Porcelains, Inc.: The Story of a Small Art Pottery 1939 - 1944, and in 2002 they co-authored Rookwood Pottery with Jim Thomas. She is a retired income tax consultant and homemaker. AUTHORBIO: Jim Thomas grew up collecting antique furniture, American type coins, and Brilliant Period cut glass. In the last 10 years he turned his attention to Rookwood Pottery and bookends and figurals. He taught for 37 years in West Virginia and Ohio schools. He retired in 1990 and now lives in Cincinnati. He co-authored Rookwood Pottery with Nick and Marilyn Nicholson. REVIEW: This book presents, describes, and catalogs nearly the entire scope of bookends, paperweights, and animal items (many being rare and unusual). It also makes collecting critters easier and more enjoyable. It identifies, catalogs, and provides photographs of all Rookwood shapes described in the Rookwood files as bookends, paperweights, and animal figurals, as well as selected other shapes that utilize animal themes to promote purchase.
Customer Reviews:
Good but be careful.......2003-07-17
This is a good book for the beginning Rookwood collector. But for those more interested in the earlier, artist produced pieces, this book will be no help as it focuses more on the later mass production wares.
Scholarship adds to book value!.......2002-03-15
This book is an absolute must for the Rookwood collector. The most complete survey of Rookwood figurals and paperweights available in the book marketplace today. The book gives very accurate market value estimates for each item and ranks each item's rarity from "never seen" to "common". The authors, however, deserve great praise for the scholarship which allowed them to identify the Finisher's responsible for the "Finisher's marks" occasionally impressed into the bottom of some Rookwood pieces. Having potter's names associated with these marks insures additional valuation increases for many examples of Rookwood pottery both artist signed and production. A terrific book and a great addition to any collector's library!
Product Description
This classic reference book surveys the history of paperweight from the origins of millefiori techniques in Egypt to the latest developments in paperweight making 312 pages, 140 paperweights in full color, 250 paperweights shown in black and white.
Customer Reviews:
Paperweight Reference Book.......2004-12-13
My bookshelf is stuffed with paperweight reference books. Whenever I have a question, this book comes out.
Sure, some of the information has changed through the years; but, this book is what laid the foundation for a lot of our recent discoveries and findings. This book is a must have for any paperweight collector.
Classic Paperweight Reference.......2004-12-08
If I were abandoned on a desert island with only one paperweight reference book, it would be this one. While is it certainly shows its publishing date and does not have some of the pretty color pictures of more contemporary works, it is redeemed over and over by its scope and breadth of coverage that few other reference books can match. There are a few places where more modern scholarship might have come to differing conclusions but that is the nature of all study and research.
This reference book should be part of any collector's library and represents such a small investment for its lasting value and broad coverage of paperweights and their makers.
Old and incomplete.......2002-05-16
Although this book contains a few tidbits of information that are useful to an avid paperweight collector, overall it is dated and omissive even for its time. It really has nothing in the way of quality photo's and information that hasn't been done better in more modern books.
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