GLASS ART

50 Years of Visionary Glass

Josh Simpson and Sue Reed Introduction by William Warmus Introduction by William Warmus

The fi rst book on this renowned artist’s entire career and his landmark contributions to the world’s understanding of glass art

More than 550 color photos give a visual experience almost as spectacular as seeing the pieces in person

Unique insights shared by experts, including William Warmus, Tina Oldknow, and more

rough more than 550 beautiful photos and informative (and humorous) narration by the artist, this visual experience reveals the evolution of Josh Simpson’s evocative glass art over the past 50 years. In-depth looks at his several signature series and experimental works illustrate how Simpson has continually explored new ways to express— in glass—his fascination with outer space, the natural world, and the in glass—his fascination with outer space, the natural world, and the workings of the universe. roughout, text and photo spreads narrate workings of the universe. roughout, text and photo spreads narrate the story of Simpson’s less well-known works, details of his life and the story of Simpson’s less well-known works, details of his life and process, and his contributions within the cra world. Text by experts process, and his contributions within the cra world. Text by experts in the glass world, including William Warmus, Tina Oldknow, Nezka in the glass world, including William Warmus, Tina Oldknow, Nezka Pfeifer, and others, supplies additional views. Plus, strategically placed Pfeifer, and others, supplies additional views. Plus, strategically placed comments from numerous museum curators, along with insights comments from numerous museum curators, along with insights from astrophysicists and space ight professionals, present a unique from astrophysicists and space ight professionals, present a unique perspective on the meanings and broad appeal of Simpson’s glass. perspective on the meanings and broad appeal of Simpson’s glass.

About the Author About the Author Josh Simpson is a world-renowned contemporary glass artist known also is a world-renowned contemporary glass artist known also for his chemical innovations in inventing new glass types. His work is in the collections of the Corning Museum of Glass, the White House Collection of Crafts, the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery, Chrysler Museum of Art, and dozens more. www.megaplanet.com Author Location: Shelburne Falls, MA

Highlights • The range and variety of Simpson’s work • The range and variety of Simpson’s work • The uniqueness of each piece, even within a single series • The uniqueness of each piece, even within a single series • Simpson’s continued mastery of the craft • Simpson’s continued mastery of the craft • The consistent high quality and excellence, maintained for 50 years • The consistent high quality and excellence, maintained for 50 years • The artist’s ability to move easily back and forth between production • The artist’s ability to move easily back and forth between production work and exploration of new ideas work and exploration of new ideas • The achievement of having created not just one but several signature works that engage so many people

AVAILABLE MAY

ISBN: 978-0-7643-6326-9 Size: 9" x 12" (228 x 304 mm) Pages: 304 Price: £59.99

ISBN 978-0-7643-6326-9

Illustrations: Over 550 color images Binding: hardcover BISAC: ART / Glass