Contents include:
• A fully illustrated introduction outlining the background behind these stunning designs, including a brief history of Czech glass up to World War II, the education of glass designers, international exhibitions, and information on style.
• Chapters covering blown & moulded glass, pressed glass, cut & engraved glass and gilded & enamelled glass.
• Designers include Pavel Hlava, Frantisek Zemek, Jan Berànek, Jan Gabrhel, Rudolf Jurnikl, Vladimir Jelinek, Milan Metelak, Adolf Matura, Frantisek Peceny, Frantisek Vìzner, Jiri Harcuba and many more.
• Factories include Skrdlovice, Exbor, Harrachov, Zelezny Brod (ZBS), Moser, the Sklo Union group, Podebrady and others.
• Over 200 specially commissioned, full colour photographs by Graham Rae.
• Item description pages (shown above right) include a caption, dating information, size and practical footnote, including pertinent information relating to the object shown above.
• Marks, signatures, labels and tips helping you to understand collecting postwar Czech glass.
• Biographical information on many of the most important designers.