CHARLES HORNER OF HALIFAX by Lawson, Tom J ISBN 0954235401
From Student Book World
|
[edit] CHARLES HORNER OF HALIFAX
This book explores the extraordinarily diverse production of the Charles Horner factory between 1880-1984.
This book celebrates Charles Horner in many ways. The richness and diversity of Horner products are beautifully illustrated and throughly researched; the inventiveness of the Horner firm, the social history of the period and the character of Charles Horner are also discussed ina chapter dedicated to Horner's life. Employees tell their story through oral history extracts while the initiative of managers is conveyed in the detail of the patents lodged and a broad history of the firm itself. Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau and Art Deco style enthusiasts will discover in this inspired book the wealth of numerous Horner products and can enjoy the revealing company pattern and price books that accompany them. Thimble collectors will be pleased to find that this work features a chapter that was specially commissioned from Norma Spicer - acknowledged as a leading authority in the field. Paul Atterbury states in his foreword: 'In design terms, Charles Horner was clearly not a Tiffany, a Lalique, a Cartier or a Knox but pradoxically therein lies the importance of the book. It is all too easy to qrite about great names and famous designers for they stand on their own, far harder to bring to life, and record for posterity the more mundane existence ofa commercial manufacturer whose products reflect the actuality of the marketplace. Collectors are easily seduced by names, and books about names. By documenting so assiduously the story of Charles Horner, Tom Lawson has given a permanent galaxy to a name that hitherto had little substance'.
[edit] Book Details
[edit] Title
CHARLES HORNER OF HALIFAX
[edit] Author
Lawson, Tom J
[edit] ISBN
0954235401
[edit] Published
01/01/1999
[edit] Publisher
GML Publishing
[edit] Binding
hardback
[edit] Retail Price
45 (GBP)
[edit] Typical Price Online
40.5 (GBP)
[edit] Buy Book Online
If you wish to purchase CHARLES HORNER OF HALIFAX, written by Lawson, Tom J and published by GML Publishing on 01/01/1999 then we have listed a few select online book retailers who can provide good value and service.
| ISBN 0954235401 |
|---|
This section is also relevant to the Expat Forum for Expats for those that are thinking about moving overseas to live and work. You may also want to look over the Overseas Property forum for some great ivestment advice.
