TONY HERBERT

Ceramic tiles are one of the oldest and most universally employed forms of architectural decoration. This eye-catching book explores the visual richness of the subject in depth, describing the variety of techniques used by decorative tile manufacturers and the innovative ways in which designers, architects and builders have exploited ceramic glazes to produce architecture and interiors of remarkable quality. The illustrations include specially commissioned pictures of previously unpublished tile schemes. This authoritative history will appeal to interior designers, architects and collectors.