The ANTIQUES ROADSHOW A - Z of ANTIQUES and COLLECTABLES

by JUDITH MILLER

with contributors Marc Allum, John Axford, John Bly, Bunny Campione, Bill Harriman, Hilary Kay, Eric Knowles, Andy McConnell, Geoffrey Munn, Henry Sandon and Clive Stewart-Lockhart  

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Used large hardcover book with dustjacket , measuring 25 x 20 cm, 416 pages. Published by DK Books in 2008. Dustjacket has a couple of bumps at the corners, but otherwise the book is in very good condition and a wonderful resource.

Written by Judith Miller, in association with experts from the BBC's celebrated Antiques Roadshow, this lavishly illustrated dictionary provides essential know-how on antiques and collectables.

Over 3,000 definitions, from Alvar Aalto to Zslonay, from creamware to costume jewellery, and from Murano glass to Bauhaus, covering terms and techniques, makers and movements. Beautifully illustrated features on entries of special interest, such as iconic designers and decorative styles.

Whether you are an avid collector or a complete beginner, this book provides the key information - whatever you are looking for, whatever you need to know.

Whatever your area of interest, from furniture, glass, ceramics or silverware to dolls, memorabilia or costume jewellery, The Antiques Roadshow A-Z of Antiques and Collectables is the perfect source of reference for collectors and enthusiasts. Find accurate, informative and practical definitions, helping you to identify pieces. Materials, techniques, what a piece is, how and when it was used are all explained. Plus, find out about key personalities in the antiques and collectables world. Essential for beginners, ideal for collectors, perfect for professionals.

Over 3,000 entries, listed alphabetically, define terms, techniques and materials from ancient Japanese porcelain to contemporary furniture. There are also informative profiles of key craftsmen and manufacturers, and illustrated features on period styles and iconic designers. Stylishly illustrated with over 1,500 full-colour photographs, this book provides all the information you need at a glance.

Drawing upon the combined knowledge of Judith Miller and the team of experts from the BBC Antiques Roadshow, this is the definitive reference for anyone interested in antiques and collectables.

About the author

Judith Miller is an internationally acclaimed antiques expert and well-known television presenter and author. She has been collecting antiques since the 1960s when she was studying at Edinburgh University. Since then she has extended and reinforced her knowledge of antiques through research in the UK and internationally.

In 1979 she was a co-founder of the international bestseller Miller's Antiques Price Guide, of which she was publisher until 1990. Judith has since written more than 90 books on antiques and interiors which are held in high regard by collectors and dealers alike. In 2001 she began an exciting new venture with DK to build an extensive full-colour illustrated range of titles on antiques and collectables.

Judith is a regular lecturer and contributor to newspapers and magazines, including the BBC's Homes & Antiques magazine. Her most recent television work includes: The House Detectives, The Antiques Trail and The Martha Stewart Show. She lives in north London with her husband and three children.

The Antiques Roadshow A-Z of Antiques and Collectables by Judith Miller