Modern Myths: The Art of Ronald Pennell in Glass and Bronze

The work of Ronald Pennell has come into vogue recently, making this volume as opportune as it is welcome. He is known as the foremost engraver of glass working in the UK today and has achieved critical acclaim around the world. His work has had limited formal exposure in this country, although it has been acquired by various major collections, so that this book (and travelling exhibition) now raises public awareness further.

This book presents a fairly comprehensive survey of his work, featuring excellent photographs by Cliff Guttridge; the problems of adequately photographing engraved glass (and their triumphant solution in...