American Iridescent Stretch Glass: Identification & Value Guide, by John Madeley and Dave Shetlar. 189 Pages. Softbound. Stretch Glass is a name not known to many. It is officially defined as "pressed or blown-molded glass that has little or no pattern and is sprayed with a metallic salt mix while hot. When finished this handmade glass will have a cobweb iridescence or a plain iridescence effect, and is velvet or shiny in luster." Unofficially, a piece that is made of stretch glass is a very beautiful, unique looking item. This book tells all about a little known type of glass that is a very collectible item. It starts with a definition and complete explanation and pictorial of the process, and then proceeds to display a vast amount of beautiful stretch glass pieces in full-color, with a description and value included, along with important information about many of the manufacturers. This identification and value guide will prove invaluable to the collector, as well as provide insight into a little known art form for the casual reader. UNAVAILABLE (BK-0781)