Buxbaum Gerda Editor (6 results)

softcover. Condition: Fine copy. 1st. Small 4to, 192 pp. Profusely illustrated (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Fine (-). 1st. (GER) Presumed 1st English language edition. No markings, Fine in Fine (-) dust jacket with tiny chip to lower corner of front panel. Hardcover, 192pp, index, 329 colour illus and 143 B&W illus. This book is organized into stylistic eras ranging from 7 to 14 years throughout the 20th century, but it does a great job in highlighting the major trends and designers in such a way that you understand them better in the context of 20th century fashion. There are contributions from Andrea Affaticati, Farid Chenoune, Anna Gloria Forti, Gisela Franke, Deanna Ferneti Cera, Carlo Ducci, Jane Milosch, and many others. (3.5 JM LVR 201/3 Size: 4to - over 9¾ - 12" Tall.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Book has a half inch line scrape/closed tear to the front panel of the DJ with a corresponding scratch to the front board, otherwise, it is a fine copy in a fine, mylar protected DJ. 1st edition; A large book possibly requiring additional postage. 4to., 192 pages. 0.0 0.0 0.0.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 2revised ed edition. 192 pages. 9.50x7.75x0.75 inches. In Stock.

paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

408 pages. Hardcover: H 29.25cm x L 26.25cm. Black pictorial dust jacket rubbed; minor nicks at spine and rear flap fold ends. Red cloth with bright gilt stamped lettering to spine and front board. Light brown staining to top edge shallowly and faintly affecting some interior text leaves at their top margins; deeper light brown stains at top margins of front and rear endpapers as well as rear pages of Index. Interior pages are otherwise clean. Binding is firm. Else a very good- copy in a very good dust jacket. With Preface by Daniel Swarovski, Introduction by Deanna Farneti Cera, color and b/w photographs/illustrations throughout, Glossary and Brief Technical Guide by Rinaldo Albanesi, Bibliography, and Index. Features chapters titled as "The New Century and Art Nouveau" by Vivienne Becker, "The Opulence of the Poor Look; Austria and Germany 1900-1950" by Gerda Buxbaum, "Flights of Fancy: The Frivolous Years, France 1920-1939" by Melissa Gabardi, "The Luxury of Freedom, the Freedom of Luxury; The United States 1935-1968" by Deanna Farneti Cera, "Bijoux de Couture; France 1927-1968" by Melissa Gabardi, "From the Artisan's Workshop to the International Style; Italy 1945-1970" by Nicoletta Bocca, "The Return of Ornament, 1965-Present" by Vivienne Becker, and concluding Chapter 8 "Techniques and Materials" comprised of three essays "The History of the Manufacture of Glass Stones and Costume Jewelry in Bohemia" by Vera Maternova, "The History of the Production of Ornamental Jewels in Tyrol" by Edward Schwaiger, and "The Prominence of Providence, Rhode Island, and the Contribution of Electroplating" by Alfred M. Weisberg. Originally published in Milan, Italy in 1991 under the title "I Gioielli Della Fantasia" and translated to English by Tom Appleton, Karin H. Ford, Frank Gerard, et al. Please note that this large book has an approximate shipping weight of 6.5 pounds (2.94 kg) and will require additional postage for any postal class other than domestic Media Mail. ISBN 0810931788.…