Pure Sea Glass: Discovering Nature's Vanishing Gems

A friend had a copy of this book on her coffee table, and after only a quick glance, I knew I had to have my own! But let me warn you, it will turn any casual beachcomber picking up bits and pieces of sea glass into a passionate, even obsessive collector. The author shares impeccable research as well as a love for this gift of nature that is just irresistible. Give this book to anyone who loves sea glass--and you'll be overwhelmed by the thanks you'll get! First, though, treat yourself to a copy--it's just wonderful.

Winner of the Writer's Digest International Self-Published Book Award, Pure Sea Glass: Discovering Nature's Vanishing Gems is a beautiful tour for collectors, beachcombers, and nature enthusiasts. Over 150 photographs of the natural treasures include numerous samples of collected sea glass and artworks created from sea glass, while chapters cover where and how to find sea glass, its many types and colors, appraising its rarity, a history of sea glass, and much more. A truly unique and beautiful artbook, written by an experienced sea glass collector and retailer and photographed by a master.

Pure Sea Glass by Richard LaMotte is an awesome book. If you are into sea glass or want to get into it or are curious about just what on earth sea glass is...this is the book you need. It has interesting, historical facts, gorgeous, close-up photos, and is extremely well-researched. I have collected Sea Glass my whole life, becaue it was "pretty". (We always called it smooth glass). There is soooo much more to this interesting glass than just its' pretty looks. Mr. LaMotte offers detailed descriptions of the chemical compositions of various glasses and a unique look at the history of glass ware. And what a thrill to learn that I own several extremely rare pieces! Who knew? Check this book out...you'll be pleasantly surprised. It also makes a great coffee table book for those of you that don't really want to read anything but want a beautiful book on your table!

This is a beautiful book. The photography is wonderful. To be honest, I have only skimmed through it. I'm looking forward to reading it front to back. I also own Sea Glass Chronicles by C.S Lambert and Pat Hanbery, which is a great book for the sea glass collector. Pure Sea Glass takes the casual collector a step further in covering the history, conditioning, styles, and rarity appraisal of found sea glass. It is both a great coffee table book, as well as good resource for the collector. It would make a great gift for the serious collector or anyone who just enjoys wandering the beach with thier eyes down.

I collected Sea glass as a child. After receiving this little gem,I read it cover to cover;the photography and information were both wonderful. I imediately took a fresh look at ALL my beach glass. I learned so much about my collection and the book is just a lovely display piece.