Media:Paperback Pages:364 Shipping Weight (lbs):3.6 Dimensions (in):11.7 x 9.1 x 0.9
ISBN:0500286590 EAN:9780500286593
Publication Date:August 2006 Availability:Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days Condition:New. SKU 0500286590. Mint Condition - with immediate next working day shipment from the UK to anywhere in the world.
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.
