Carl Bergmans and the Continental Faience & Tile Co.
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Hardcover, 8"x10"
272 pages
ISBN: 979-8-218-24520-7
Wisconsin tax exempt institutions and organizations: please email Ben Tyjeski for an invoice.
272 pages
ISBN: 979-8-218-24520-7
Wisconsin tax exempt institutions and organizations: please email Ben Tyjeski for an invoice.
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About the book:
This new book portrays the life of Belgian artist Carl Bergmans, using quotes from letters that he wrote to Belgian author Marie Gevers during their almost 25 year correspondence. The emphasis of the book is on his years in Wisconsin running his ceramics business, the Continental Faience and Tile Company, and covers the manufacturer’s products, processes, and factory, using sources from former employees. Over 80 of the company’s colorful tile installations in Wisconsin and across the country are lavishly illustrated. Authored by Ben Tyjeski, Kelly Dudley, and Kathy Roberts.
"The book is a masterpiece, the most sophisticated publication on American tiles that I can think of. This book is a tribute to historic American tiles like none other." Joe Taylor, President, Tile Heritage Foundation
"It's an incredible story of how this came together (literally from shards to a complete work). And, a meticulously reassembled story about a master of a complex craft and his triumphs, sacrifices, struggles. I hope the book gets the attention it deserves. It's really special." Tim Blackburn, homeowner
"The photos fully express what the tiles looked like, that being the most important reason why the legacy is important. Your presentation did something interesting that I never saw before. Photos of each installation were accompanied by a gallery of the decorative tiles used, shown individually as if a collector had a complete collection of them laid out on display. . . . A very complete treatment!!" Riley Doty, Treasurer, Tile Heritage Foundation
This new book portrays the life of Belgian artist Carl Bergmans, using quotes from letters that he wrote to Belgian author Marie Gevers during their almost 25 year correspondence. The emphasis of the book is on his years in Wisconsin running his ceramics business, the Continental Faience and Tile Company, and covers the manufacturer’s products, processes, and factory, using sources from former employees. Over 80 of the company’s colorful tile installations in Wisconsin and across the country are lavishly illustrated. Authored by Ben Tyjeski, Kelly Dudley, and Kathy Roberts.
"The book is a masterpiece, the most sophisticated publication on American tiles that I can think of. This book is a tribute to historic American tiles like none other." Joe Taylor, President, Tile Heritage Foundation
"It's an incredible story of how this came together (literally from shards to a complete work). And, a meticulously reassembled story about a master of a complex craft and his triumphs, sacrifices, struggles. I hope the book gets the attention it deserves. It's really special." Tim Blackburn, homeowner
"The photos fully express what the tiles looked like, that being the most important reason why the legacy is important. Your presentation did something interesting that I never saw before. Photos of each installation were accompanied by a gallery of the decorative tiles used, shown individually as if a collector had a complete collection of them laid out on display. . . . A very complete treatment!!" Riley Doty, Treasurer, Tile Heritage Foundation