In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Tamara P. Duvall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes >On Feb 24, 2004, at 7:59, Clay Blackwell wrote: > >> At Guild last night, two of our new members reported that they had >> tried to find copies of Cook's "Practical Skills in Bobbin Lace" and >> after several unsuccessful attempts, learned that the book is out of >> print! The 1997 version is recorded as "out of stock, cannot accept orders at this time" on the Tesco book warehouse website. (Tesco is one of the UK's large supermarket chains). However, a couple of entries further down I found a new one, "Lace", no author quoted, available for pre- order, due at the end of April. So I clicked the information button, and it came up as:
" VA Lace Hardback 1-85177-418-1 Published: 30 Apr 2004 - Publisher: V & A Publications Available to pre-order, normally delivered on release date Tesco Price: £30.00 Summary: Clare Browne has selected examples across the full range of designs and fashions, to demonstrate the skill and variety lace-makers have achieved in their work. She explores the history of lace-making from its origins in the late fifteenth century, showing how patterns and techniques developed to serve the fashions of the day. Lace-makers became more adventurous as technical developments in needle and bobbin lace opened up new possibilities, while later sophistication in design brought astonishing naturalistic effects, particularly in the depiction of flowers and plants. Specially photographed details provide a feast for the eye as well as a survey of exquisite craftsmanship. This book will be additionally valuable as a record of important parts of a collection which by its nature is too fragile to be displayed. It also offers a wide-ranging survey of the art and craft of lace-making down the ages that will appeal to needlework enthusiasts, designers, students and all those interested in historical fashion." Looks as if it might be an interesting one to look out for, in a few months' time. V & A, of course, is the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. -- Jane Partridge - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
