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The Golden Age of Ironwork
Henry Magaziner
Skipjack Pr, 2000
A great book on Iron Work
+ far reaching
The Golden Age of Ironwork by Henry Jonas Magaziner Reviewed by Chuck Hamsa I have been fortunate enough to get my hands on a copy of the latest book from SkipJack Press, and, as usual, publisher Jack Andrews has made a significant contribution to the world of architectural ironwork with the ...
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Decorative Antique Ironwork (Dover Pictorial Archives)
Henry R. d'Allemagne
Dover Publications, 1968
Decorative Antique Ironwork
A great book that I have been using for many years as a reference. Great plates metalworks all the way back to Rome. It's great that it's still so available!
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Wrought Iron (Albums Series Volume 350)
Richard Hayman
Shire Publications, 2000
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Decorative Ironwork: Wrought Iron Gratings, Gates and Railings
Margarete Baur-Heinhold
Schiffer Publishing, 2000
Who can resist the magic of beautiful wrought ironwork? What artists in iron have wrought over the centuries in ornaments and decorations is shown in this book through hundreds of captivating photographs. Thorough attention is paid to the restoration of wrought iron through discussions of techniques and various materials. The ironwork examples are organized according to the uses of ironwork, such ...
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Treasury of Ironwork Designs: 469 Examples from Historical Sources (Dover Pictorial Archive Series)
Dover Publications, 1992
A MANUAL FOR DESIGNING YOUR OWN "CASTLE"
+ Great reference
+ Very interesting reference
+ Beautiful Work
+ Great for Designers
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Samuel Yellin, Metalworker
Jack Andrews
Skipjack Pr, 2000
An Excellent Book now in a Paperback Version
+ hardcover verses paperback
+ Step back in time
+ Samuel Yellin, Metalworker now in paperback
+ A Metalworking Classic
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Decorative Ironwork
Marian Campbell
Harry N. Abrams, 1998
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Ornamental Ironwork: Over 670 Illustrations (Dover Pictorial Archive Series)
A. Durenne
Dover Publications, 1997
Good resource
This book has plenty to offer. It is a good design reource to have on hand. One issue: some of the images seem to have been scaled down and fine detals have been lost.
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Decorative and Sculptural Ironwork: Tools, Techniques, Inspiration (Schiffer Book for Collectors)
Dona Z. Meilach
Schiffer Publishing, 1999
A great book, an instant classic!
+ Inspirational
+ Artist-Blacksmiths' Share Techniques for Sculptural Work
+ Excellent example of high-end decorative iron and plenty of how-to's
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Colonial Wrought Iron, the Sorber Collection
Don Plummer, Jack Andrews
SkipJack Press, 1999
18th and 19th Wrought Iron
+ Recommended book for both blacksmiths and collectors
+ Act now to save this collection
+ Artful Colonial Masterpiece
+ The Implements of Life "way back when ..."
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Art Deco Decorative Ironwork
Henri Clouzot
Dover Publications, 1997
Sumptuous treasury of 320 lavish examples of architectural ornamentation from the 1920s and '30s by Paul Kiss, Raymond Subes, Edgar Brandt and other artisans. Meticulously reproduced photographs from three rare portfolios depict magnificent designs for doors, grilles, gates, lamps, balustrades, chandeliers, screens, mirrors, and other objects.
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Colonial Ironwork in Old Philadelphia
Philip B. Wallace
Dover Publications, 1998
An essential volume
Mr. Wallace's studies of Philadelphia's colonial architectural legacy are a must for any self-respecting architect, preservationist, or metalsmith. This reprint is yet another credit to Dover's publishing effort.
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Art Nouveau Decorative Ironwork
Theodore Menten
Dover Publications, 1981
great !! but...
This is a great book for reference photos! but I was disappointed in the print quality, some photos are faded and one is even blurry (double image) the designs in this book are really inspiring. this book would be a great addition to your collection.
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Wrought Iron in Architecture: An Illustrated Survey
Gerald K. Geerlings
Dover Publications, 1984
Excellent Historic Design Reference Book
+ good history
I am an artist blacksmith doing architectural work. I use this book frequently to help with authentic design. It is filled with many good photographs and drawings. The text is helpful for anyone desiring to know more about how and why the fine ironwork of the past came to be.
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Architectural Ironwork (Schiffer Book for Collectors)
Dona Z. Meilach
Schiffer Publishing, 2001
This new book showcases a vast array of ironwork commissioned for new commercial and residential building projects. Traditional styles in modern settings and designs that reach for new visual impact help to redefine ironworks status in our current society. There are over 375 spectacular examples from more than 100 of todays top blacksmiths, supplemented with historical works from 15 countries, ...
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