by Richard Lamotte (Author), Celia Pearson (Photographer)
This definitive reference for beachcombers is also a beautiful addition to any coffee table.
- Surveys the history of glass manufacturing.
- Explains the weathering process that creates frosted sea glass gems from fragile shards of old glass and tableware.
- Offers tips on how and where to find the best pieces of sea glass.
- More than 200 exquisite photographs
This book brings to light the luminous beauty of authentic sea glass.
Front Jacket
Pure Sea Glass is a fascinating reference for anyone who loves the coast. Over 150 elegant images by photographer Celia Pearson present some of the best sea glass ever collected, along with a vast array of classical American glassware that is often its source. Using knowledge of tides, weather, prevailing winds, historical records, and boating charts, the reader can learn the most advantageous times and locations to search for sea glass. Pure Sea Glass assists the collector in playing detective using subtle clues regarding color and shape to identify the possible source of sea glass shards, their age, rarity, and historical significance.
Author Biography
Author Richard LaMotte has been at the forefront of sea-glass research since presenting his first lecture on the topic back in 2002. His book, Pure Sea Glass, Discovering Nature's Vanishing Gems, is a master reference on sea glass for North American collectors, earning first place in nonfiction from the Writer's Digest 13th Annual International Self-Published Book Awards.