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Title: Post 86 Fiesta: Identification and Value Guide by Richard Racheter ISBN: 1-57432-203-6 Publisher: Collector Books Pub. Date: 01 January, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 2.33 (6 reviews)
Rating: 1
Summary: Severely disappointed
Comment: I'm both a collector and a bibliophile, and this is the first time I've ever thought it necessary to this say about any collector's book: In my opinion, this book stinks. A shame, as it's clear that the author has in-depth knowledge to impart. Unfortunately, it's clouded by the author's apparent dislike of dealers, fellow collectors, and the Homer Laughlin China Company itself.
The book designer's work is exuberant and cheerful, much as is Fiestaware; however, the author's text is mean spirited. I don't think I've ever seen an odder combination. I hope for better things from the obviously knowledgeable author in the future.
Rating: 1
Summary: Someone published this?
Comment: The idea for a book dedicated to Post-1986 (P86) Fiestaware® is a terrific idea and I was pleased to order it.
What a poor execution! Racheter's attempt is inconsistent, sophomoric and diseased with his unceasing attacks on Homer Laughlin China Company. (Who cares why he hates Homer Laughlin? Not me!)
The (little) new information and price guide for some P86 colors - the book's innovative features - are overshadowed by the pointless commentary.
Unfortunately the book isn't worth keeping for the pictures either... Don't buy this book!...
Rating: 3
Summary: So Much Has Changed
Comment: This book is a good start, but so much has changed in post 86 Fiesta... items, colors added and discontinued, prices. An update is desperately needed. Also a bit less "filler" as far as stories and dramatic exposition and more emphasis on actual introductions and discontinuations in the new line. Also, so many competing lines are similar... a back of the book section showing other contemporary dinnerware lines that currently compete with Fiesta.
My biggest suggestion would be a chapter showing comparison of old versus new items to show the evolution of design...1.e. the old casserole versus the new one, old cup next to new one. Many collectors of the new do not appreciate where the design evolved from
Also, the only decaled ware shown is...well.. the less said the better about what is shown... where are the artistic and popular patterns like Sunporch, Happy Pumpkin and Moon Over Miami?
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Title: Collector's Encyclopedia of Fiesta: Plus Harlequin, Riviera, and Kitchen Kraft (Collector's Encyclopedia of Fiesta, 9th ed) by Bob Huxford, Sharon Huxford ISBN: 1574322125 Publisher: Collector Books Pub. Date: 01 November, 2000 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Gb Fiesta Ware by Narie T. Morreale ISBN: 0740714449 Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing Pub. Date: 04 February, 2002 List Price(USD): $4.95 |
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Title: Fiesta: Homer Laughlin China Company's Colorful Dinnerware by Jeffrey B. Snyder ISBN: 0764310879 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Pub. Date: 01 October, 1999 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Warman's Fiesta Ware: Identification and Price Guide by Mark F. Moran ISBN: 0873497511 Publisher: Krause Publications Pub. Date: 01 March, 2004 List Price(USD): $24.99 |
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Title: The Collector's Encyclopedia of Homer Laughlin China: Reference and Value Guide by Joanne Jasper ISBN: 0891455353 Publisher: Collector Books Pub. Date: 01 May, 1993 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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