Frank Thrower & Dartington Glass
by Eve Thrower & Mark Hill
112 pages, softback
243mm x 140mm portrait
Published 2nd June 2007 -- AVAILABLE NOW!
Price: £12
ISBN-10: 09552865-2-2
ISBN-13: 978-0-9552865-2-0
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Frank Thrower was one of the most prolific and internationally successful glass designers of the 20th century. A self-taught and self-made man, he rapidly progressed from being a simple salesman to a renowned sales director and designer. From the inception of Dartington Glass in 1967, he provided the creative and marketing drive that contributed to the company's considerable success. As the sole designer for almost twenty years, he produced over 700 innovative and popular designs, and received several prestigious awards. Personally, Frank enjoyed an enviable lifestyle. He was both charming and debonair, and earnt the respect of all who met him.
With over 100 specially commissioned, full colour photographs including marks and labels, original family photographs, reproductions of company catalogues, and a specially written biography, this is the essential guide to Frank's life and designs, and the company's history.
This publication was produced to accompany the exhibition of the private collection of Dr Graham Cooley, held as part of the 40th anniversary celebrations of Dartington Crystal at the Plough Arts Centre, Great Torrington, Devon, England in Summer 2007. Visit the Glass Association website to learn more about the special DVD that has been produced to commemorate the event.
This book was sponsored in part by The British Glass Educational Trust.