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The dazzling ceramics of Clarice Cliff and of the Wilkinson family in the north of England have become one of the great collectables from the 20th century. Ever since the exuberant colours and bold shapes of Clarice Cliff's classic Art Deco pieces first caught the imagination of collectors, auction prices have moved inexorably ever upwards. Now, after many years of research, both in the Wilkinson archives and through the oral testimonies of surviving employees, Greg Slater has produced the first comprehensive and dazzling survey of the work of Clarice Cliff and her largely uncredited colleagues at the Wilkinson Pottery from the 1920s to the 1950s. In a massive work of reference, the origin, name, designer, date and decoration method of all the significant pieces are easily identified. Accessible through three indexes - pattern name, number and backstamp - the book is organized by Pattern (including groups assigned by the Wilkinson Pottery and recognizable themes) and also by Shape (an instant identifier for ceramics without a backstamp). With 2,000 illustrations - all fully referenced and indexed, along with a history, bibliography, glossary and collectors' guide - this will be the definitive book on the subject for generations to come.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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What a well put together book this is!
The illustrations are excellent and the indexing and referencing are well researched. This must have taken a very long time to research and accurately collate.The authors of this comprehensive book about Clarice Cliff, her designers and their patterns and other designs by the two factories-Wilkinson and Newport-are to be congratulated on the production of this colourful, interesting and informative publication.
In my opinion it's the best book ever written about this talented designer.
The illustrations are excellent and the indexing and referencing are well researched. This must have taken a very long time to research and accurately collate.The authors of this comprehensive book about Clarice Cliff, her designers and their patterns and other designs by the two factories-Wilkinson and Newport-are to be congratulated on the production of this colourful, interesting and informative publication.
In my opinion it's the best book ever written about this talented designer.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This book is a must for anyone who is interested in the prolific designs and styles of her pottery of the Art Deco period.
18 of 25 people found the following review helpful
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A huge, meaty book, exactly as described in the title - Comprehensive! An absolute wealth of informed & researched detail, beatifully presented & put together. Impressive colour images, a perfect addition to the collection for anyone interested in the works of Clarice Cliff.
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For collectors, whatever the size of their pocket.
Clarice Cliff ceramics can be purchased for a few pounds or for thousands and the beauty of this book is that it is not aimed purely at the high end collector. Read more
Published on 10 Jan 2008 by Wixy
Absolutely THE BOOK for Clarice Cliff Reference!
Without a doubt, this is the most up to date & comprehensive publication for any collector of Clarice Cliff. Read more
Published on 20 Oct 2007 by Mr. D. R. Childs
A Superb Reference Guide For All Collectors
This is a very very good reference/guide to the works of the Great Lady and will be extremely helpful to most readers, and a delightful addition to most collectors library's. Read more
Published on 21 Aug 2007 by silverbob
Too comprehensive
All in all the title of the book is grossly misleading. Shortly after I had it I found there are many important patterns missing. Read more
Published on 6 Jun 2007 by Betty S
The less glossy side of Clarice Cliff
I have to disagree with the previous review. The other books I have on Clarice Cliff have superb pieces of the ceramics. Read more
Published on 4 Jun 2007 by Angelica
An easy-to-use reference work packed with information
Whether you are a Clarice Cliff collector, someone who needs information for your business or you have a more academic interest in 20th century ceramics, this is the book for you. Read more
Published on 2 Jun 2007 by Moira Massey
Not as good as Rich Designs and not a patch on 'Art of Bizarre'
Not really that 'Comprehensive' in my opinion. Hard to find what you are looking for and contains way too many obscure 'low-end' Clarice Cliff patterns from the post-war era which... Read more
Published on 24 July 2006 by Clarice Doctor
Not so comprehensive
I purchased this book believing from the title that it was a "comprehensive" list of Clarice Cliff's designs and shapes. Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2006 by Aureaman
Comprehenive ? Absoultley !
I am a new collector of clarice cliff and bought this book to asisst me in my search.
The book itself contains a huge range clarice's patterns and shapes, illustrated by... Read more
Published on 28 Jan 2006 by Benjamin Audsley
A definitive, fabulously illustrated Clarice Cliff reference
Let me start by saying that no other reference work comes close to this level of detail in its visually glorious treatment of Clarice Cliff designs. Read more
Published on 18 July 2005 by Barbara King
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