Library

A bibliography of some of the mosaic and tile-related books
in my library that you might be interested in tracking down for yourself.

MOSAICS

  • Mosaics as History, The Near East from Late Antiquity to Islam
  • by G.W.Bowersock
  • Publisher: The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2006, Hardcover
  • The abundant mosaics in the Near east not only illustrate the society of the age, but extend and enrich our knowledge of it.
  • Tunisian Mosaics, Treasures from Roman Africa
  • by Aicha Ben Abed
  • Publisher: The Getty Conservation Institute, 2006, Softcover
  • A distinctive African style emerged and its influence would extend throughout the Mediterranean basin and beyond.
  • Stories in Stone, Conserving Mosaics of Roman Africa
  • by Aicha Ben Abed
  • Publisher: The Getty Conservation Institute, 2006, Hardcover
  • Masterpieces from the National Museums of Tunisia, in conjunction with the exhibit at the Getty Villa
  • Ancient Mosaics by Roger Ling
  • Publisher: Princeton University Press (originally published
  • by British Museum Press), 1998, Softcover
  • Traces the evolution of mosaic from the Hellenistic period to the early Christian era, with particular emphasis on the Roman Empire.
  • Mosaics of the Greek and Roman World
  • by Katherine M. D. Dunbabin
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1999, 2003, Softcover
  • Provides a comprehensive account of mosaics of the ancient world from the early pebble mosaics of Greece to the pavements of Christian churches in the east.
  • Classic Mosaic, Designs and Projects Inspired by 6,000 Years of Mosaic Art
  • by Elaine M Goodwin
  • Publisher: Trafalgar Square Pubtrshing, 2000, 2003, Hardcover
  • Reveals the magical simplicity of decorating and designing with mosaics drawing on sources throughout history from Ancient Greece and Rome to contemporary designs.
  • The New Mosaics
  • by D.T. Dawson
  • Publisher: Lark Books, 1999, Hardcover
  • 40 projects to make with glass, metal, paper, beans, buttons, felt, found objects and more.

TILES & CERAMICS

  • Collecting Victorian Tiles
  • by Terence A. Lockett
  • Publisher: Antique Collectors'Club, 1979, 1988 Hardcover
  • Nearly 500 tiles are illustrated with 10 color plates from the major factories
  • Mintons Tiles, Selected Patterns of Enamelled Tiles
  • Publisher: Mintons China Works, 1885, 1996 Softcover
  • Reprint of original catalog
  • Architectural Tiles, Conservation and Restoration
  • by Lesley Durbin
  • Publisher: Elsevier, 2005, Hardcover
  • Offers practical guidance on conservation and restoration techniques
  • Tile
  • by Jill Herbers
  • Publisher: Artisan, 1996, 2002 Softcover
  • History, culture, style and illumination of the thousands of ways ceramic is being interpreted today.
  • Handmade Tiles: Designing, Making, Decorating
  • by Frank Giorgini
  • Publisher: Lark Books, 1994, Softcover
  • Learn how to design and fabricate flat and retref tiles, fire, create mosaics.
  • Catalina Tile, Of the Magic Isle
  • by Lee Rosenthal
  • Publisher: Windgate Press, 1992, Third Printing, Paperback
  • The complete story of Catatrna Tiles, those detrghtful bits of color that seem to be everywhere on Catatrna Island.
  • California Tile, The Golden Era 1910-1940, Acme to Handcraft
  • by Joseph A. Taylor, Editor
  • Schiffer Publishing for the California Heritage Museum, 2003, Hardcover
  • In California, tilemakers excelled in their craft during the first half of the century, producing richly patterened tiles for building facades, interiors, etc.
  • California Tile, The Golden Era 1910-1940, Hispano-Moresque to Woolenius
  • by Joseph A. Taylor, Editor
  • Schiffer Publishing for the California Heritage Museum, 2003, Hardcover
  • In California, tilemakers excelled in their craft during the first half of the century, producing richly patterned tiles for building facades, interiors, etc.
  • Ceramic Art of the Malibu Potteries, 1926-1932
  • by Ronald L. Rindge
  • Publisher: The Malibu Lagoon Museum, 1988, 1994, Softcover
  • The Malibu Potteries is now long gone, destroyed by fire in 1932 but this book will always remain as testimony to its renowned existence and reputation and its contribution to ceramic history.
  • Decorating Ceramics
  • by M. Pilar Navarro
  • Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications, 1996, First printed 1994 by Parramon Ediciones, S.A., Barcelona, Spain
  • A Guide to the History, Materials, Equipment and Techniques of ornamenting ceramic objects with applied, incised and painted decoration.