The pictures showed excellent examples of the different types of collectibles. Ashtrays, bells, candleholders, pitchers, salt and. Japanese ceramics of the last 100 years by stitt irene. Many different volumes have been written on this subject. A little journey to vantines by elbert hubbard author, the roycrofters 1912. Her latest book features selections from all of these bo oks, as well as hundreds of new pieces and photographs never before published lots of luster ware and art deco, wall pockets, vases, kitchenware, a nice sele ction of made in japan spice racks, and a wide variety of useful and. Book ii is produced as a companion volume to book i and none of the pieces pictured are repeated from the first book. Featuring over 50 examples made by more than 35 artists during the. Japanese ceramics for the new century by joe earle isbn. This book is one of the first to be written on the subject, and is written by a noted carnival glass author and collector.
Early works of japanese literature were heavily influenced by cultural contact with china and. Im not an expert in the field, but i have collected a number of books on japanese ceramics as i study and collect this book has excellent coverage of all the major ceramics areas within japan, and lots of color plates of representative pieces. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. During the second war war, he was commissioned as a. Made in japan, japan, and occupied japan appeared with the manufacturers marks depending on the time period when pieces were made. Book ii is produced as a companion volume to book i and none of the pieces pictured are repeated from the. Carole bess white her first three books have been bestsellers, and carole white has produced yet another companion volume. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about japanese ceramics. Over 650 beautiful color photographs together with a special section on marks and. Collectors guide to made in japan ceramics identification.
White 2002, paperback, collectors at the best online prices at ebay. Akio morita is the mentor for japanese manufacture and a true artisan in the 20th century. Collectors encyclopedia of made in japan ceramics by. Buy a cheap copy of collectors guide to made in japan. The japanese word for ceramics is yakimono, which is used to refer to all aspects of ceramics and pottery. The japanese ceramic industry was one of the first to be revitalized. Her latest book features selections from all of these books, as well as hundreds of new pieces and photographs never before published lots of luster ware and art deco, wall pockets, vases, kitchenware, a nice selection of made in japan spice racks, and a wide variety of useful and. Oct 01, 1986 made in japan by akio morita autobiography 1966 the autobiography is an interesting motivational book.
Featuring over 50 examples made by more than 35 artists during the last two decades, contemporary clay offers an overview of everything that is most innovative. Barbara ifert is a collector and dealer of made in japan ceramics from ingalls, indiana. Carole bess white author carole bess whites four volumes of made in japan ceramics have been best sellers for many years. Made in japan ceramics, book iv is highly informative, distinguishing those made in japan. The pottery and porcelain made in and around the yokohama port were. Over 600 photos together with a special section on marks and backstamps, japanese patent numbers, and trademarks. Two thousand years of oriental ceramics by koyama, fujio and figgess, john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The pillow book was written by sei shonagon, murasaki shikibus contemporary and rival. Carole bess white books list of books by author carole bess. Japanese ceramics of the last 100 years by irene stitt and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Collectors guide to made in japan ceramics by carole b. Each of these books has over 600 beautiful color photos of gorgeous made in japan ceramics. This highly informative guide distinguishes those made in japan ceramics from other japanese export ceramics such as nippon, noritake, and. He is known for his largescale installations of porcelain vessels often created. Carole white is the author of a fourvolume series on made in japan ceramics.
I produced many deformed and far from watertight pots, she tells me, and then i gradually got better. The book is like a memoir for akio as he not only told the story of the career he had in sony but also his earlier memory in japan post wwii, this is fascinating to read as it unveiled a truly different world to the one we are living in. How to identify japanese pottery marks our pastimes. In 1994, morita graduated from osaka imperial university in physics. It explains the history of items made in japan and what the different marks mean. Made in japan akio morita new company was formed on may 7, 1946, in tokyo called tokyo telecommunicationsengineering corporation, which we call it as sony corporation by some twenty people on the third floor of a bombed out department store in downtown tokyo. This new book is an excellent reference for the multitude of ceramics items marked made in japan that were exported between 1921 and 1941, after japanese manufacturers used the nippon mark and before the made in occupied japan mark. Reflections made of memories contains 12 stories with photographs that explain the influences and development of the author s artwork.
Identification and values collectors guide to made in japan ceramics carole bess white on. Collectors guide to made in japan ceramics identification by. Bizen, shigaraki, seto, echizen, tamba and tokoname. Carole bess white books list of books by author carole. She has written other books on jewelry and various fields of popular culture. This is an exhibition catalog written by some of the best scholars in the field and is to be considered the standard work on early japanese export porcelain. It is published by the oriental ceramic society in london. While the authors are the kings of ceramics, the book is about creating art which. Over 600 allnew beautiful fullcolor photographs together with a special.
Some pieces simply were marked japan or made in japan. This book is easy to use and includes many items that have never before been seen in print. When made in japan collectibles were issued there were sooooo many different items sold, that it would be impossible to include all of them in just one book. I know, i know, i will get a book out one of these days about the contemporary scene, but in the meantime id like to share some english books that are on my bookshelf and ones that might assist you in your interest in japanese pottery. The 350 color photographs show hundreds of household ceramics arranged in an easytofind alphabetical order from ash trays to wall pockets. Her latest book features selections from all of these bo oks, as well as hundreds of new. The most common japanese ceramics material is ceramic. Author carole bess whites four volumes of made in japan ceramics have been best sellers for many years. Catalogue published to accompany a traveling exhibition of 99 objects of contemporary japanese ceramics, organized the the japan foundation and circulated by the international programme of the national museums of canada. This allnew book ii is produced as a companion volume to book i and none of the pieces pictured are repeated from the first book. Japanese porcelain 100 best books on chinese porcelain. The phoenix became a symbol of immortality and longlife. Occupied japan ceramics guide to value, marks, history.
More than 1,200 color photographs make this an invaluable reference to shawnee pottery. The last chapter documents the making and firing a large doublewalled basket form. White 1996, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. See more ideas about novelty items, japan, ceramics. Wartime japan saw the debut of several authors best known for the beauty of their. Made in occupied japan is also found on some of the nicer ceramics. Collectors encyclopedia of made in japan ceramics by carole. Oct 01, 2002 the collectors guide to made in japan ceramics. Made in japan ceramics 19201950s collection by cheshire studios antiques. Buy a cheap copy of collectors guide to made in japan, book. Made in japan ceramics holds over 600 photos together with a special section on marks and backstamps. Her first two books having been bestsellers, carole white produced a third volume with no repeats. Made in japan by akio morita autobiography 1966 the autobiography is an interesting motivational book. Her latest book features selections from all of these books, as well as hundreds of new pieces and photographs never before published lots of luster ware and art deco, wall pockets, vases, kitchenware, a nice selection of made in japan spice.
With price guide schiffer book for collectors barbara ifert on. Author carole bess whites four volumes of made in japan ceramics have been bestsellers for many years. Carole bess white author of collectors guide to made in. Made in japan ceramics 3 reference book price guide. Carole bess white each of these books has over 600 beautiful color photos of gorgeous made in japan ceramics. Some pottery schools in japan date back to the 12th century, and there are six primary regions, or kilns, of pottery schools in japan. The phoenix bird pattern continues to appear on ceramics, glass, and other accessories. Start by marking ceramics design sourcebook as want to read. Akio morita and sony is an autobiography of akio morita, the cofounder and former chairman of sony corporation. Identification and values collectors guide to made in japan ceramics carole bess white. Phoenix bird chinaware guide to value, marks, history. This highly informative guide distinguishes those made in japan ceramics from other japanese export ceramics such as nippon, noritake, and occupied japan. Photo illustrated wrap is clean, showing light handling.
Values book iii by carole bess white 15743205 9781574320510 a gently used book at a great low price. According to egyptian mythology, the phoenix bird lived in the arabian desert for 500 to 600 years, consumed itself in fire, and then arose from the ashes to begin life anew. Incorporating heavyhitters in the paintcentric art. Allnew book three is a companion volume with none of the pieces pictured repeated from the previous books. These stories outline his creative motivations and clarify the aesthetic values achieved through extraordinary experiences. Made in japan ceramics 3 reference book price guide vintage. The book, written by potters opened new frontiers in my mind about aesthetics. I think if the author editors narrowed the subject to 20th century american ceramics it may have made for a less disjointed read. Her latest book features selections from all of these books, as well as hundreds of new pieces and photographs never before published lots of luster ware and art deco, wall pockets, vases, kitchenware, a nice selection of made in japan spice racks, and a wide variety of. Ifert 1997, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Buy a cheap copy of collectors guide to made in japan ceramics.
This longawaited guide will delight collectors everywhere. These highly informative guides distinguish those made in japan each of these books has over 600 beautiful color photos of gorgeous made in japan ceramics. The author is very knowledgable and i enjoyed reading the book. Sep 25, 2015 the novelty items marked made in japan from the 1920s thru the 1950s.
Carole bess white is the author of collectors encyclopedia of made in japan ceramics 3. In february 1947, the general headquarters, administrative arm of the american occupying forces, ordered all products made for export to be marked occupied japan or made in occupied japan. The book not only narrates the story of morita, but also of the sony corporations formation in the aftermath of japans brutal defeat in world war ii, and its subsequent rapid rise to fame. Two thousand years oriental ceramics by koyama fujio john. The phoenix has a variety of meanings for the japaneseenergy. Some deal more with historical aspects, like the heritage of japanese ceramics. His porcelain has been displayed in many museum collections around the world and he has recently made a huge installation for the dome of the victoria and albert museum in london. Over 650 beautiful color photographs together with a special section on marks and backstamps aid the collector in identifying and.