Books published by Richard Dennis

An illustrated record of Wilkie's tableware designs 1958 - 1978.

Fascinating story of Ercol, one of Britain's best-loved and most successful furniture companies. Drawing on Ercol's rich archives, and stunning new photography, this book explores the Windor Range in detail, showing how the designs have evolved over the years and how the furntiure was (and still is) manufactured.

The history of tableware produced by this Staffordshire pottery during the 1950s, now widely collected.

This is the first book discussing and profusely illustrating the history of Goldscheider. The Goldscheider Factory in Vienna, Austria had a large production of Terracotta and Earthenware figures from the 1880's to the 1930's.

Fascinating history of a firm well-known in the world of international ceramics.

Chronicles many significant and exciting developments in jigsaw puzzle production during the 20th century.

Ravilious is best known for his work for Wedgewood

Records Renaudo's formidable production with detailed information for the collector.

Detailed account of his achievements with essays on his technical innovations.

Story of Studdy, a gifted artist and illustrator and Bonzo, the dog character he created.

Arthur J. Elsley was the most popular 'chocolate box' artist of the late Victorian and Edwardian period; over 150 of his works were reproduced as prints. Long dismissed by art historians, this genre now demands reappraisal as an important aspect of Victorian art. Its appealing qualities are extremely accessible, presenting a comfortable, idealized world of clean, smiling children that has brought pleasure to millions.Terry Parker has interviewed Elsley's only child and principal model, whose reminiscences and anecdotes bring his work to life. Her archive of photographs of Elsley's studio and models, together with his address book, provide rare insight into the workings of this artist.Auction houses have witnessed an astronomical rise in the popularity of Elsley's oil paintings in the last ten years: one piece sold for $220,000.00 in 1996. Modern greeting card, calendar and print companies remain eager to reproduce his images, which are still found on a wide variety of products.

The story of their salt-glazed pottery that has a special place in the history of ceramic art.