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  Crank: Book 2

  Glass

  by Ellen Hopkins

  Crank. Glass. Ice. Crystal. Whatever you call it, it's all the same: a monster. And once it's got hold of you, this monster will never let you go. Kristina thinks she can control it. Now with a baby to care for, she's determined to be the one deciding when and how much, the one calling the shots. But the monster is too strong, and before she knows it, Kristina is back in its grips. She needs the monster to keep... (more)
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  Glass Series: Book 1

  Storm Glass

  by Maria V. Snyder

  Note that this series (Glass Series) is a sequel series to Maria V. Snyder's Study Series.As a glassmaker and a magician-in-training, Opal Cowen understands trial by fire. Now it's time to test her mettle. Someone has sabotaged the Stormdancer clan's glass orbs, killing their most powerful magicians. The Stormdancers—particularly the mysterious and mercurial Kade—require Opal's unique talents to prevent... (more)
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  Glass Series: Book 2

  Sea Glass

  by Maria V. Snyder

  Student glass magician Opal Cowan's newfound ability to steal a magician's powers makes her too powerful. Ordered to house arrest by the Council, Opal dares defy them, traveling to the Moon Clan's lands in search of Ulrick, the man she thinks she loves. Thinks because she is sure another man now her prisoner has switched souls with Ulrick. In hostile territory, without proof or allies, Opal isn't sure whom to... (more)
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  Born In Trilogy: Book 1

  Born in Fire

  by Nora Roberts

  The New York Times bestselling trilogy of three modern sisters bound by the timeless beauty of Ireland begins. Artist Maggie Concannon creates beautiful glass images through a blowpipe and with a fiery furnace, much as she herself was born and survived her mother's angry frustrations and resentment. Then Maggie falls in love with Rogan, her new agent, who brings her passion, fame, and riches.
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  The Girl with Glass Feet

  by Ali Shaw

  An inventive and richly visual novel about young lovers on a quest to find a cure for a magical ailment, perfect for readers of Alice Hoffman Strange things are happening on the remote and snowbound archipelago of St. Hauda’s Land. Unusual winged creatures flit around the icy bogland, albino animals hide themselves in the snow-glazed woods, and Ida Maclaird is slowly turning into glass. Ida is an outsider in... (more)
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  Glass Series: Book 3

  Spy Glass

  by Maria V. Snyder

  An undercover mission leads to danger, adventure and an impossible choice. After siphoning her own blood magic in the showdown at Hubal, Opal Cowan has lost her powers. She can no longer create glass magic. More, she's immune to the effects of magic. Opal is now an outsider looking in, spying through the glass on those with the powers she once had, powers that make a difference in the world. Until spying through... (more)
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  The Mortal Instruments: Book 3

  City of Glass

  by Cassandra Clare

  To save her mother's life, Clary must travel to the City of Glass, the ancestral home of the Shadowhunters -- never mind that entering the city without permission is against the Law, and breaking the Law could mean death. To make things worse, she learns that Jace does not want her there, and Simon has been thrown in prison by the Shadowhunters, who are deeply suspicious of a vampire who can withstand sunlight. As... (more)
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  Chihuly : The George R. Stroemple Collection

  by Donald B. Kuspit, Dale Chihuly

  'As Marcel Duchamp said, 'the creation of art restlessly oscillates between two poles: the artist and the spectator',' writes Donald Kuspit in his insightful essay, 'Chihuly and Stroemple: A Meeting of Imaginations'. He suggests that 'the collector is the ideal spectator.' For Dale Chihuly, George R. Stroemple, may be the ultimate 'ideal spectator' as he possesses more works by Chihuly than any other collector,... (more)
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  Ellen Hopkins Crank Boxed Set: Crank and Glass

  by Ellen Hopkins

  Ellen Hopkins' bestselling titles CRANK and GLASS are now available in this collectible paperback boxed set!
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  The Glassblower of Murano

  by Marina Fiorato

  Venice, 1681. Glassblowing is the lifeblood of the Republic, and Venetian mirrors are more precious than gold. Jealously guarded by the murderous Council of Ten, the glassblowers of Murano are virtually imprisoned on their island in the lagoon. But the greatest of the artists, Corradino Manin, sells his methods and his soul to the Sun King, Louis XIV of France, to protect his secret daughter. In the present day... (more)
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  Glas

  by Walter Spiegl

  Der Band bietet eine fundierte Einführung für Glassammler. Der Katalogteil gibt einen umfassenden Überblick über die aktuellen Marktpreise und Trends. Im Farbteil finden sich ausgewählte Spitzenstücke und deren Dotierung am Markt. Berüchsichtigt sind auch neue Sammlerschwerpunkte wie Briefbeschwerer oder das Glas des Historismus und des Jugendstils. Dazu im Einführungsteil die Geschichte des Glases und technische... (more)
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  Art Nouveau

  A fascinating exploration of the Art Nouveau style provides a country-by-country survey of the architecture, furniture, jewelry and clothing design, ceramics, glass, printed graphics, and painting of the period, in English, French, and German text.
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  Artists in Glass: Late Twentieth Century Masters in Glass

  by Dan Klein

  Artists in Glass is a comprehensive and timely survey of the international art glass movement, exploring its dynamic history and its future at the beginning of the 21st century. The work of over 70 of the world's best glass artists is featured, from Harvey Littleton and Erwin Eisch to the great practitioners of today such as Bertil Vallien and Dale Chihuly, including work of many of the new generation of glass... (more)
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  Glass And Print (Glass Handbooks)

  by Kevin Petrie

  The great variety of aesthetic expression possible in printmaking techniques and the unique qualities of glass are explored in Glass and Print , through numerous illustrations and examinations of pieces utilizing both materials. The combination of glass and printmaking offers tremendous potential for artists accustomed to working with either medium. Many techniques may be employed in working with the two. In... (more)
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  Wire & Glass (Jewelry Crafts)

  by Mary Maguire, Maguire

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  Glass Painting in an afternoon

  by Mickey Baskett

  In just one afternon, you can set a table with beautiful plates and platters that you painted yourself! With today's new paint products, and advice from a top crafts author, you will transform store-bought glass into unique and decorative items. Instructions cover a wide assortment of paint types: oven-bake acrylics; air-dry frosted enamels, crystals, and gels; and oils. Terrific techniques range from simple brush... (more)
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  Glass Painter's Motif Library: Over 1000 Designs

  by Alan D. Gear

  More than 1,000 motifs, selected by expert glass painters, provide all the patterns and inspiration you’ll ever need. Covering every imaginable subject and style, from Victorian florals to Art Deco panels, decorative borders to animals, these superbly stylish images are grouped thematically and numbered so you can quickly locate the right picture for your project.
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  American Glass

  by George S. McKearin

  Classic style research book on collectors glass. Lots of black and white photos and some color. Great reference.
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  Australian Studio Glass: The Movement, Its Makers and Their Art

  by Noris Ioannou

• Tiffany GlasswareNorman Potter, Douglas Jackson

  

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  Tiffany Glassware

  by Norman Potter

  YA-- This book lavishly illustrates the scope of Tiffany's talents in glassware, painting, interior design, jewelry, stained glass, and mosaics. Porter has written an interesting biographical sketch of Tiffany's artistic life, and he highlights the political and social climates that impacted his life and work. Color photographs on most pages illustrate the depth and variety of Tiffany's talent and dedication to... (more)