Testimonials
“His book is a work of art. - Brown’s lavishly illustrated and meticulously researched book is published by Norfolk Press of San Francisco.” Rose Albano Risso, Manteca Bulletin, 4/17/15
“The book is absolutely SPECTACULAR, in every way...We're still reading it, but your writing is marvelous, your research was phenomenal, and the illustrations are sublime. - Here's to many editions of your wonderful tome, and thank you for taking what I had begun and turning it into a brilliant, detailed work that will finally provide CF a richly-deserved place in the pantheon of American Art Pottery! - Your Grandfather and Chauncey Thomas would both be extremely proud of you, as would be your mother, who inspired us all...You've done your wonderful family and CF 'proud'.” Peter Monsour 1/22/15
“ - thank you for producing such a great work on California Faience - we have always loved the distinct California style of California Faience. We have a few pieces we enjoy and your book enhances our appreciation of them. - Thank you for the great reference work on the historical gem California Faience.” Frank & Deanna McCormick 4/8/15
“I very much enjoyed your show and the book; thank you for doing this important work!” Olga Khroustaleva 3/29/15
“It's an impressive piece of work. Your prose is pleasingly lucid, much superior to many other surveys of important potteries, and your organization of such a huge mass of research material is truly heroic. As for the illustrations, I, myself, have written, co-written and reviewed a large number of heavily illustrated books and articles, so I'm well aware of the care that goes into creating first-rate reproductions--both in the photography and the printing. And your book does a fine job of presenting its images, those in color and black and white. Also, unlike her similar efforts whose illustrations wander all over the accompanying text, your pictures are nicely wedded to the written material you present.” Marvin Nathan 3/16/15
“The book arrived a couple of days ago and I have read all of it. It is really, really good. I like the big format and the quality of the paper. I think a lot of generalist pottery collectors will want it.” Richard Rasmussen 3/13/15
“Wow! The book is beautiful.” David Wilson 4/11/15
“We received the book yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed going through it page by page. Congratulations for all your hard work, and for sharing a wealth of information. It is a beautiful book with a wonderful story.” Terry & Paula Trotter 3/3/15
“I am so happy all of your hard work has finally come to fruition. And the book, WOW, just starting to look at it now. Thank you for sharing your wonderful knowledge.” Dan Craver 2/28/15
“Magnificent work, Kirby! Congratulations! Your book is clearly rich with visuals and definitive in its breadth and scope. I'm so happy for you. I will treasure it and value it as a resource from now on.” Isak Lindenauer 2/28/15
“Excellent job! Very readable and full of good information.” Lee Laney 4/4/15
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Kirby William Brown – Evening Lecture & Book Signing
Kirby William Brown “California Faience, an Early 20th Century Art Pottery” Date and Time: Thursday, May 7th 2015, 6-9 PM Location: Norfolk Press, 398 11th Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103 Click HERE to RSVP. Tickets are $8 per … Continue reading
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Kirby William Brown – Evening Lecture & Book Signing