Dish: 813 Colorful, Wonderful Dinner Plates

I purchased the book as a gift for a person who loves pretty dishes and has multiple sets of china, pottery, and casual dinnerware. I think she really liked it, and was anxious to sit down for a good read and see how many of her patterns were featured. A nice coffee table book for anyone who collects dishes and/or enjoys setting a beautiful table. The book arrived ahead of schedule, was packed well, and in perfect condition.

There are no table scapes or ideas for how to use the dishes, but shows types of plates and at least what they are called so you can do an eBay search or google to find them online if they are up for sale anywhere.I was disappointed in the cut off photos and the lack of features for certain types of plates. It was written in a matter-of-fact text book sort of way.But, as a reference book or a coffee-table book it serves a purpose.Love the cover, and the plates are the topic so they are allowed to speak for themselves.If you love plates, you will want this reference book.

I was captured by the beautiful photography in this truly interesting book and immediately realized it would make for the *perfect* gift for an array friends and family. I gave DISH to both my mother and my aunt for the holidays; both loved it and have it on display on their coffee tables. In fact, they have each gone on to give the book as gifts themselves! I also found it makes the ideal hostess gift or house-warming gift, particularly for that person who is "hard to shop for" -- DISH a big hit, a home run!

Dish is a beautiful book which surveys dishes across the centuries. He looks around the world for interesting dishes. And it is fun to see what dishes you own that he includes in the book. The feature at the back where he lists the 100 most popular patterns according to Replacements, Ltd. is pure fun.The danger to a collector is seeing and wanting. There are many things which are new and beautiful and the collecting urge springs up as it does so often. So collectors, beware!

Great book, nice pictures and a fabulous source for stuff you did not know you needed. If you fall in love with a pattern that is discontinued or no longer advertised you can take the information provided in this book to ebay and find your dishes cheap or you can go to Replacements Ltd and buy their shelves empty.The great thing about Amazon is that you don't have to pay full price for an "iffy" book. You can get it nearly new for the price of a magazine..

Though Shax did not include my dinnerware (Metlox Colorstax, from the 1970s/1980s), he identifies so many dishes I'd always wanted to know the names of (Wedgwood Edme, different English transferware patterns, Bauer, Heath), I find it extremely useful. It's a book no dish queen should be without.Oh, and finding out the set of dinnerware that started Shax's collection is another interesting story. You're going to have to read the book to find out, though.

This book is a wonderful look at an everyday item. We live with dishes, but this takes the "Dish" to a new level. I have shared the book and know it makes a great gift to many. "Dish" is priced to be shared. Enjoy & share. The love of the dish is enhanced by this writer.Thank You, sir.

I love, love, love this book. I feel sort of old saying it, as it's a book of plates, but I love this book. And I think anyone who enjoys beauty would. This is a perfect book for the young fashionista, the creative interior obsessed and the tradition loving grandmother.

I like it because it has a lot of pictures reflecting different styles. Not really for people in need of contemporary design, but suitable for those who enjoy classic decor and inspiration on a revival subject.

A big beautiful book which is going to take me some time to read.

Book sleeve had damaged corners and was scratched. I did not have the opportunity to return it, but this ruins the experience.

A wonderful book for any china collector.