Fully revised and with a new chapter and international case studies, this second edition of the best-selling book traces how artists and designers continue to adapt and incorporate 3D printing technology into their work and explains how the creative industries are directly interfacing with this new technology. Covering a broad range of applied art practice – from fine art and furniture-design to film-making – Stephen Hoskins introduces some of his groundbreaking research from the Centre for Fine Print Research along with an updated history of 3D print technology, a new chapter on fashion and animation, and new case studies featuring artists working with metal, plastic, ceramic and other materials. A fascinating investigation into how the applied arts continue to adapt to new technologies and a forecast of what developments we might expect in the future, this book is essential reading for students, researchers studying contemporary art and design and professionals involved in the creative industries.

An illustrated guide to china collectibles, with prices, descriptions including distinguishing marks, and short histories of the china factories, with hints on dating their output and identifying fakes

This book presents a comprehensive list of manufacturers working in the Staffordshire Potteries in the period between 1781 and 1900. Containing new information not available in extant literature. Staffordshire Potters is a standard reference work for all who are interested in British ceramics. Includes a useful selection of marks employed by many of the lesser potters.