Ginny Blue's Boyfriends

When her latest boyfriend dumps her, Ginny Blue, a "frightfully well-adjusted" L.A. film production manager, decides to revisit past relationships to discover where she went wrong and encounters the one man she has never been able to forget. Original.

Literature & Fiction

Kelly, Nancy

United States

Strapless

When her latest boyfriend dumps her, Ginny Blue, a "frightfully well-adjusted" L.A. film production manager, decides to revisit past relationships to discover where she went wrong and encounters the one man she has never been able to forget. Reprint.

Kensington Pub. Corp

Meet the people behind Hagen-Renaker Pottery and enjoy their artistry as this book delves into a behind-the-scenes look at this unique and creative company that has produced fine ceramics since 1946. Realistic and whimsical clay animal figurines are featured in over 480 beautiful color photos creations from Hagen-Renaker. Horses, dogs, frogs, ducks, and more are professionally crafted by the company's talented artists. Highly valued as collectibles, these charming figures were made to be admired. A price guide, information on other potteries of the time, and a look at some Hagen-Renaker imitations are included.

Hagen-Renaker Pottery: Horses and Other Figurines (Schiffer Design Books)

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Antiques & Collectibles

Schiffer

The Hagen-Renaker pottery company of California was founded in the garage of John and Maxine Renaker in the mid-1940s. They vigorously pursued the dream of having their own pottery company, creating appealing, yet affordable, figurines, along with a few table pieces. Their dream blossomed into reality, and the business has grown over the years, a testament to the desirability and durability of their creations. Here are the unique products the company produced as it grew, illustrating how it and the designers who worked there evolved and matured. It presents hundreds of charming Hagen-Renaker creations, from their realistic horses to whimisical or stylized animals in many varieties. Also included are some fabulous test pieces, a chapter dedicated to identifying and dating Hagen-Renaker pieces, and a current price guide. This invaluable guide identifies the period in which these items were created, and gives tips for recognizing Hagen-Renaker models and the imitations that have followed.

Hagen-Renaker Through the Years (Schiffer Book for Collectors)

Pets & Animal Care

Best known as one of the wildlife designers for the Hagen-Renaker Pottery Company of California, Maureen Love began her professional career as an artist by painting beautiful portraits of Thoroughbred and Arabian horses for their owners. She quickly moved into the realm of sculpture, creating realistic models that captured the spirit and beauty of her subjects. Her ability to draw earned her a position in 1951 with Hagen-Renaker as a decorator. She promptly proved her proficiency at three-dimensional art and soon began sculpting for the pottery. What followed were five decades of life-like equine, wildlife, and other assorted creations, all eagerly coveted by collectors around the world. This book features hundreds of photographs of the horses and other animals created by Maureen Love, both through her own independent companies and through the Hagen-Renaker Pottery. Many pieces are very difficult to find, so this collection is truly a treasure of visual delights. A detailed personal history, index, and price guide are also included in this wonderful tribute to a multi-talented artist.

Horse, Bird, and Wildlife Figures of Maureen Love: Hagen-Renaker and Beyond (Schiffer Book for Collectors)

This is the first book devoted entirely to the vast array of wonderful animal sculptures and decorative items produced by Freeman-McFarlin Pottery, located in California from 1951 through 1980. This book contains over 480 vivid photos and vintage catalog pages, interviews with former employees, and a price guide. Learn the story of the overlapping histories of other California Potteries owned by Gerald McFarlin prior to his partnership with Maynard Anthony Freeman, including Tudor Pottery, Rio Hondo, and McFarlin Potteries. The early years are defined by cute miniature animals and plain-looking pottery. Once the partnership flourished, the animals and tableware became larger, bolder, and much more innovative. The history includes two factories, numerous artists, a devastating fire, the sale of the company to International Multifoods of Minnesota, and ultimately, the sale to Hagen-Renaker, a well-known California Pottery, in 1980.

Freeman-McFarlin Pottery: 1951-1980

This volume in the Hagen-Renaker series of books continues where the first two left off, featuring models or colors not covered in the other books and catching up with more recently released figurines and a multitude of interesting pottery items in between. The chapters feature numerous horses, cats, dogs, other animals, Disney characters, and dealer special runs. The Albert Staehle Saturday Evening Post dog, “Butch,” has a special feature, as do some of the Zany Zoo critters and the popular Little Horribles. There are also many unique, rare treasures not commonly seen, and a section on imitations. Finally, the book features a tribute to several of the talented artists and craftspeople who were with Hagen-Renaker pottery since the early 1950s. Nearly 500 images fill this book, along with detailed, informative text and suggested prices to enhance the value of this reference.

More Hagen-Renaker Pottery

Haunted by the past and by the violent murder of their stepfather, three beautiful sisters--Dinah, a journalist; acclaimed actress Denise; and Hayley--struggle to find love and build new lives for themselves. Original.

Tangled

Romance

Contemporary

Returning to her native Washington to find the son she had been forced to give up at birth, child psychologist Liz Havers is reunited with her old flame, Hawthorne Hart, who is raising their son, but their rekindled relationship is threatened by a ruthless killer. Original.

If You Believe

"The living past of a Hudson Valley community."

A brief history of Rhinebeck

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Ginny Blue's Boyfriends

Ginny Blue's Boyfriends

Hagen-Renaker Pottery: Horses and Other Figurines (Schiffer Design Books)

Hagen-Renaker Through the Years (Schiffer Book for Collectors)

Horse, Bird, and Wildlife Figures of Maureen Love: Hagen-Renaker and Beyond (Schiffer Book for Collectors)

Freeman-McFarlin Pottery: 1951-1980

More Hagen-Renaker Pottery

Tangled

If You Believe

A brief history of Rhinebeck