The right dinner plate can elevate an ordinary meal into something special. Whether it's made of ceramic or porcelain, melamine or paper, a dish is a blank canvas that sets the stage for the food we eat. Who knows why we find the art of the dinner plate so appealing, but for long as we've been eating from a dish or plate, there have been people who collect and admire them. In "Dish", author Shax Riegler examines centuries of dinner plates, from the ancient world through to the modern day. Organised thematically and presented with large photographs, each plate tells a story, which is further explained in the text and in extended captions. With sidebars to explore the storied manufacturers (meissen, Sevres, Wedgwood, Spode, and more) and a timeline to delineate the rich history, Riegler presents an exhibition of plates in a beautifully package that is sure to make the perfect gift.
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By roberto
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I like it because it has a lot of pictures reflecting different styles. Not really for people in need of contemporary design, but suitable for those who enjoy classic decor and inspiration on a revival subject.
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Exquisite Dish
23 Oct 2011
By Chris Berger
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This gorgeous book has gone a long way to encourage my "dish mania"...As a mere casual collector, I was delighted to discover that I'm in excellent company in my love of these objects. Contents ranging from extraordinary works of art to humble workhorses --- I so appreciate the fascinating histories and Shax Riegler's deftly written text that accompanies page after page of sumptuous photography. Fellow dish lovers and everyone with an appreciation for tableware of any kind are sure to be as thrilled as I am with this generous, dinner plate-sized tome's ability to give us such richly detailed, up close and personal views of so many beautiful, humorous, rare and unusual pieces---without leaving out those everyday pieces that so many of us grew up with---all making for the most satisfying of careful reading or casual viewing. This book makes me very happy. I'm gifting DISH big-time this holiday season. Supremely well done.
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The dish on Dish
29 Sep 2011
By vintagetable
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Format:Hardcover
This book is a well researched lovely walk through the history of dinner plates. From basic form and function to the art of plate design and decoration. As someone who has collected plates and used them for everything from dining to making headboards to mosaic tile work, I am thrilled to see the many patterns I have loved over the years and many I have yet to find! Thanks to the author for his tribute to the art in our everyday lives!
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5 Oct 2011
By P&F
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This book is a wonderful look at an everyday item. We live with dishes, but this takes the "Dish" to a new level. I have shared the book and know it makes a great gift to many. "Dish" is priced to be shared. Enjoy & share. The love of the dish is enhanced by this writer.
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