Media:Paperback Edition:Concise Ed Pages:136 Shipping Weight (lbs):1.1
ISBN:0500278512 EAN:9780500278512
Publication Date:September 4, 1995 Availability:Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days Condition:Publisher: Thames and HudsonDate of Publication: 1995Binding: PaperbackCondition: Very Good+Description: 4to - 11.5" Tall 0500278512 Very slight bumps to a couple of corners. Otherwise in really good, barely used condition. No names or inscriptions. Contains a fold-out bead chart. 136pp.
A bead lover's must have - lavish colour illustrationsJanuary 29, 2002 13 out of 16 found this review helpful
Although this is the Concise Edition (Amazon have the full edition) it is, nonetheless, a very comprehensive book covering beads from 30,000 b.c. to the present day. It includes a beautifully illustrated fold out chart showing the time line of bead history, a bead shape table and glossary.
Written by Lois Sherr Dubin who not only knows her subject but shows a love of her subject not always apparent in some histories.
The book underlines the importance of beads throughout history whether for religious purposes or to scare the enemy. Primarily beads are used for adornment and the many forms and materials used by both men and women to show off their wealth and position in society have been in use over the thousands of years this book covers. Very highly recommended to the collector and enthusiast.
