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"From Gladys Genez, Skyblue91 on eBay." This little book is very useful for quickly looking up Italian marks. It’s small but has more marks than much larger and more expensive books. I’m happy to have added this book to my pottery reference library.

"from Cantagalli to Fornasetti" This identification guide is of great help for the collector of Italian faience. It covers the needs of those who are collecting the more recent pieces. As I am not waiting for another guide full of marks that you only can find on antique pieces - you cannot buy anymore - this guide, that is still a work in progress, has helped me a lot more. The given information is adequate.

"A MUST Handbook for Lovers of Italian Ceramics"

Italian Pottery Marks From Cantagalli To Fornasetti, I predict, will be an instant best-seller among those who buy, sell, and collect fine ceramics. Until now, identifying Italian pieces from this very important period (1850-1950) was a crap shoot; few books contain information on these ceramics, and most of those are in Italian, rare, and pricey.

The Del Pellegrinos' handbook plugs that deep black hole nicely. The scholarship and bookcraft are excellent -- it looks as good as it reads! In fact, I read it all at one sitting, and enjoyed the pictures as much as the well written and engaging text. Examples of makers marks --... More > which, thankfully, include many photos -- are accompanied by much useful data on the potters/companies, and illustrations of various types of Italian ceramics from this era are sprinkled throughout the book. The Del Pellegrinos also include a good overview of the artistic history of the subject period, as well as a compact section on research sources.

In sum, this reference is a valuable contribution to the appreciation of Italian pottery and porcelain of that period, and will interest collectors of later work as well. A vade mecum for sure! < Less

"How to ID Italian Ceramics 1850-1950 and start a collection"
Prior to purchasing Italian Pottery Marks From Cantagalli To Fornasetti, my knowledge of Italian ceramics consisted of vague references to Cantagalli or Ginori with a huge crevasse of nothingnesss inbetween. To put it simply, I was completely ignorant of the amazing craftmanship and quality inate within the 19th and 20th century Italian ceramic community. While perusing on ebay I saw things that I liked but had no idea of provenience or age, whether they were fakes or what they were worth. While the Del Pellegrino's book does not give book values of items (which have little meaning in today's changing market), they provide... More > the reader with excellent history, pictures, descriptions and a plethora of maker's marks. I have since purchased Cantagalli, Santarelli, S.C.U., Piediluco M.C.P. (my favorite), and I.C.S. pottery for far less than it is worth. I can now spot fakes, recognize the masters, and have started a collection of 19th and 20th century Italian ceramics that I hope one day will be shown in one of Walter and Karen's books. I applaude their efforts and am eternally grateful to them for opening me up to a world previously unknown. Anyone interested in Italian ceramics or 19th and 20th century ceramics in general should purchase this book. I guarantee you will not regret it. < Less

"Italian Pottery Marks From Cantagalli To Fornasetti" This is the most informative book I have found on Italian Pottery Marks. Excellent pictures of Italian marks. I have been able to identify many Italian marks with this book. It is a must for the Italian Pottery collector or dealer. Also includes some very fascinating Italian history. Love it!!