Product Description

The button, both functional and decorative, can be deservingly considered an art form on a small scale. This book is a dazzling color array of outstanding examples. Thousands of buttons are featured in over 300 color plates. Debra Wisniewski, an avid collector, has chosen the most beautiful and fascinating buttons to represent the vast variety available. They are displayed in this gorgeous hardcover book which provides invaluable information to the collector - complete descriptions, dates, and of course, current values. The realistic price ranges given reflect actual prices paid and considerable discussion with other collectors. All ages, styles and materials are represented in this fascinating reference and value guide. It's a perfect book for anyone who appreciates the art, craft, beauty, and skill apparent in these buttons. 2003 values. REVIEW: In only 168 pages, this book has made a successful collector out of me. It has numerous illustrations, all in color; an orderly method of describing types of buttons and their history; tips on cleaning and displaying them; and addresses of publications, suppliers, and clubs for collectors. Although it is crisply informative, the book also conveys the pleasant, upbeat personality of the writer. -Amazon.com

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #302271 in Books
• Published on: 1997-12
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 168 pages

Customer Reviews

Great introductory book!
This is an inexpensive introductory book for the button collector or sewing enthusiast. It contains wonderful color photos and more up-to-date pricing than the older classics. I also recommend Peggy Osborne's Button Button book, and more serious enthusiasts should also invest in the bible of all button collectors - The Big Book of Buttons by Hughes and Lester.

Great book with lots of useful picture and information
I have enjoyed this book very much. It has helped me identify many of my finds. I am a new collector and this book is just what i needed to get started.

antique & collectible Buttons Identification & Values
In only 167 pages, this book has made a successful collector out of me. It has numerous illustrations, all in color; an orderly method of describing types of buttons and their history; tips on cleaning and displaying them; and addresses of publications, suppliers, and clubs for collectors. Although it is crisply informative, the book also conveys the pleasant, upbeat personality of the writer. You get the impression that button collectors are ever so friendly and interesting. Although for deeper study, one might go for more of an encyclopedia, this is an excellent book with which to begin. Many might never feel the need to go further.