Maggy Howarth is one of the world's leading authorities on pebble mosaics. Her commissions fetch high prices and appear in city squares, hospital grounds and public gardens and fountains. She teaches at the Chicago Mosaic School, and her summer workshops in the U.K. sell out year after year.
[Review of earlier edition: ] A book full of possibilities... more
than 300 photographs of intricate designs from around the world...
[Howarth ] comes to the rescue of novices, however, with her
technique for a precast mosaic.--Lee Stratton "Columbus Dispatch"
(12/20/2003 12:00:00 AM)
[Review of earlier edition: ] An excellent source of ideas for
landscape artists.-- "Library Journal" (10/15/2003 12:00:00 AM)
[Review of earlier edition: ] Benefit from Howarth's experiences as
she shares methods that have succeeded and failed. She also gives
her special cement recipe.--Linda Hutchinson "San Gabriel Valley
Tribune" (10/25/2003 12:00:00 AM)
[Review of earlier edition: ] Not only a history of mosaics and
beautiful photographs, but a how-to guide for projects...
Directions are clear and illustrated.-- "Miami Herald" (11/7/2004
12:00:00 AM)
[Review of earlier edition: ] Pebble pizzazz... a fun way to jazz
up outdoor spaces.--Megan Miers "Tulsa World" (9/27/2003 12:00:00
AM)
[Review of earlier edition: ] Photographic examples of often
stunning pebblework... a step-by-step approach to the craft.--
"Miami Herald" (12/21/2003 12:00:00 AM)
[Review of earlier edition: ] The high art of pebble mosaic, so
lovingly, lavishly, and exhaustively documented... Part world tour
of pebble art, part do-it-yourself guide, and part idea catalog,
the book succeeds remarkably.-- "Design and Build Magazine"
(4/1/2004 12:00:00 AM)
[Review of earlier edition: ] Walkways and fountain areas featuring
intricate mosaic pebble designs are made easy for the average
craftsperson.--Jim Carlson "Country Decorating Ideas" (7/1/2004
12:00:00 AM)
[Review of earlier edition: ] With photos of some of the world's
finest pebble mosaics, this handbook is both an invitation and an
inspiration.-- "Kitchener Record" (9/20/2003 12:00:00 AM)
Appropriate for the uninitiated and the veteran of pebble walkways
alike, this is truly a complete guide to the medium.-- "Home
Builder (Pierrefonds, QC)" (4/30/2009 12:00:00 AM)
In this book, we are treated to a mesmerizing expos� of one of the
oldest forms of garden decoration.... Maggy Howarth, an
accomplished artist from the UK, has compiled stunning examples of
their complexity and beauty in many styles--the plentiful
photographs are guaranteed to inspire.... Appropriate as a coffee
table book and an instructive text, beginner and pro alike will not
be disappointed... I can only aspire to creating a pebble mosaic as
amazing as the ones in this book. The great news is, this is the
only book I'll need for the project, start to finish.--Colleen Miko
"Verdure" (9/20/2010 12:00:00 AM)
This heavy, photo-filled book is both a tour of beautiful pebble
mosaics and an instruction manual.-- "Oregonian" (4/9/2009 12:00:00
AM)
In this book, we are treated to a mesmerizing expose of one of the
oldest forms of garden decoration.... Maggy Howarth, an
accomplished artist from the UK, has compiled stunning examples of
their complexity and beauty in many styles--the plentiful
photographs are guaranteed to inspire.... Appropriate as a coffee
table book and an instructive text, beginner and pro alike will not
be disappointed... I can only aspire to creating a pebble mosaic as
amazing as the ones in this book. The great news is, this is the
only book I'll need for the project, start to finish.--
(09/20/2010)
[Review of earlier edition: ] A book full of possibilities... more
than 300 photographs of intricate designs from around the world...
[Howarth ] comes to the rescue of novices, however, with her
technique for a precast mosaic.-- (12/20/2003)
[Review of earlier edition: ] An excellent source of ideas for
landscape artists.--Library Journal (10/15/2003)
[Review of earlier edition: ] Benefit from Howarth's experiences as
she shares methods that have succeeded and failed. She also gives
her special cement recipe.-- (10/25/2003)
[Review of earlier edition: ] Pebble pizzazz... a fun way to jazz
up outdoor spaces.-- (09/27/2003)
[Review of earlier edition: ] Photographic examples of often
stunning pebblework... a step-by-step approach to the craft.
[Review of earlier edition: ] Not only a history of mosaics and
beautiful photographs, but a how-to guide for projects...
Directions are clear and illustrated.-- (12/21/2003)
[Review of earlier edition: ] The high art of pebble mosaic, so
lovingly, lavishly, and exhaustively documented... Part world tour
of pebble art, part do-it-yourself guide, and part idea catalog,
the book succeeds remarkably.-- (04/01/2004)
[Review of earlier edition: ] With photos of some of the world's
finest pebble mosaics, this handbook is both an invitation and an
inspiration.--Kitchener Record (09/20/2003)
Appropriate for the uninitiated and the veteran of pebble walkways
alike, this is truly a complete guide to the medium.--Home Builder
(Pierrefonds, QC) (04/30/2009)
This heavy, photo-filled book is both a tour of beautiful pebble
mosaics and an instruction manual.--Oregonian (04/09/2009)
[Review of earlier edition: ] Walkways and fountain areas featuring
intricate mosaic pebble designs are made easy for the average
craftsperson.--Jim Carlson"Country Decorating Ideas" (07/01/2004)
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