Amber: Golden Gem of the Ages: Fourth Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.36 (699 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1425938493 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 456 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
George Poinar donated photographs of many of his discoveries of "first" published representatives of various classes of insects and parasites. The fossil insects were studied to reveal information about evolution of the fauna and flora of prehistoric times. In the late 1980's modern scientific equipment revolutionized the thinking about amber. Even archaeological finds and mythological information gives amber a humanistic side since amber was used by primitive people in many cultures. The description of the Amber Room and its restoration that opened to the public in May 2003 is current and unique.The original version of this book was considered a definitive work-- a reference for o
"Excellent, but black-and-white photos are unfortunate" according to Lisa. I agree with everything the other two reviewers of this book have said so far; that said, the book has a fairly serious problem.Every photo within its covers is in rather grainy black and white.This isn't a problem when the image is of something like a map, but of course as this is a book about amber, it's a serious shortcoming in the vast majority of images of amber within it.The author will want to make a point about the coloration of an amber piece and provides a photo with a description underneath - the photo, in black and white, cannot illustrate the point at all. "LOTS of amber info here - get the LOTS of amber info here - get the 4th edition Kimberly J. Ingersoll I agree with Lisa - the black & white photos are poor, and in addition, some maps are not supplied with a key to symbols. However, this book is an encyclopedia of all things amber: history, lore, scientific analysis, inclusions, types, fakes, etc. Focus is on Baltic amber. Also includes info on how to drill & polish amber. Extensive bibliography & index. Make sure you get the 4th edition (2006) paperback for the most updated info. If you want current info on amber, check wikipedia & the International Amber Association (IAA) websites.If you want eye-candy, I recommend . th edition" according to Kimberly J. Ingersoll. I agree with Lisa - the black & white photos are poor, and in addition, some maps are not supplied with a key to symbols. However, this book is an encyclopedia of all things amber: history, lore, scientific analysis, inclusions, types, fakes, etc. Focus is on Baltic amber. Also includes info on how to drill & polish amber. Extensive bibliography & index. Make sure you get the LOTS of amber info here - get the 4th edition Kimberly J. Ingersoll I agree with Lisa - the black & white photos are poor, and in addition, some maps are not supplied with a key to symbols. However, this book is an encyclopedia of all things amber: history, lore, scientific analysis, inclusions, types, fakes, etc. Focus is on Baltic amber. Also includes info on how to drill & polish amber. Extensive bibliography & index. Make sure you get the 4th edition (2006) paperback for the most updated info. If you want current info on amber, check wikipedia & the International Amber Association (IAA) websites.If you want eye-candy, I recommend . th edition (2006) paperback for the most updated info. If you want current info on amber, check wikipedia & the International Amber Association (IAA) websites.If you want eye-candy, I recommend
Rice received her Ph.D. Rice has presented for Burgess-Jastak Arts Foundation andUniversity of Delaware Gallery, Wilmington, DE.; Loyal College Gallery, Philadelphia, Penn.; Kansas City Mineralogical Society, MO.; Toronto Gem and Mineral Society, Canada; American Polish Engineering Association, Detroit, MI.; Friends of Polish Arts, Detroit; Midwest Mineralogical Society, Detroit; Mt. Her extensive amber collection has received numerous trophies and first-place awards in mineral shows through out the U.S. from Michigan State University. She was invited to present her "Artistry in Amber Exhibition" materials at the World Conference on Amber at the Museum Zeimi, Warsaw, Poland, in 1988, and to consult on amber in Bresia, Italy in 1996. She
Rice received her Ph.D. She has travelled extensively to observe first-hand the amber industry and mining techniques, is a popular amber lecturer, has authored many articles in professional gem and mineral journals, and is an expert appraiser of amber holdings.Her work as a jewelry designer has received wide recognition She has lectured at Gem and Minera