SHELL ART BOOKS

There are many great books on the subject of Shell Art, from simple how-to-guides to the history of Shell Art. Below is only a partial list of what is available. Most books can be found on (and are linked to) AMAZON.COM. However, if you would like to shop around or see if a particular book exists in a library near you, try these sites: EBAY.COM, BARNSANDNOBLE.COM, BOOKFINDER.COM OPENLIBRARY.COM and WORLDCAT.ORG

BOOKS ABOUT SEASHELL ART


BOOKS PUBLISHED 2000 - CURRENT:



WOMEN AND THE SEA 
* Featuring Sailor's Valentine Artist Sandi Blanda
By Claire Murray
Claire Murray Publications
2009



COQUILLAGES
*Book is in French and can be purchased on
Amazon (France or Canada)
By Ingrid Thomas

Citadels Mazenod., 2007 







THE SHELL - A World of Decoration & Ornament
By Ingrid Thomas
Thames & Hudson, Inc., 2007 



SAILORS' VALENTINES - Their Journey Through Time 
By Constance Miller Marshall, Mary S. Page and Ann T Schutt
Schiffer Publishing,  2006

CRAFTING ON THE GO: SHELLS
By Trishia Malcolm
Six & Spring Books, 2003


SAILORS' VALENTINES 
By John Fondas
Rizzoli International Publications, Inc., 2002

HELL CHIC - The Ultimate Guide to  Decorating Your Home With Seashells
By Marlene Hurley Marshall
Storey Publishing, LLC, 2002

SHELL HOUSES AND GROTTOES
By Hazelle Jackson
Shire Publications, 2001 

THE  BEAUTY OF SHELL ART
By Miriam C. Parker
Blue Note Publications, Inc., 2000

BOOKS PUBLISHED IN THE 1990's: 

FLOWERS FROM THE SEA
By Joan S. Wozniak
Great Outdoor Publishing Co., 1998






NEPTUNE'S TREASURES - A STUDY AND VALUE GUIDE for
 Antique Shell Decorated Love Tokens, Souvenirs, Whimsies

By Carole and Richard Smyth
Carole Smyth Antiques, Huntington, NY, 1998


SHELLCRAFT
By Annette and Roger Ralle
Search Press, 1997


SHELL SHOCKED: Conchological Curiosities
By Patrick Mauries 
Thames & Hudson Inc., 1994  



BOOKS PUBLISHED IN THE 1980's:


SHELL DESIGNS
By Christine Haragan
Midas Books, 1980



SHELL CRAFT MIRRORS
By Dottie Stearns
Self Published, 1980
SHELLCRAFT SECRETS
By Greg Shelley Stahly
Mistco, Inc. 1982
BOOKS PUBLISHED IN THE 1970's: 


MAKING SHELL FLOWERS
By Norma M. Conroy
Little Craft Book Series, 1972


ART FROM SHELLS
By Stuart and Leni Goodman
Crown Publishers, Inc., 1972

SHELLCRAFT
By Cleo M. Stephens
Chilton Book Company, 1974



SHELL CRAFT 
By Elizabeth D. Logan
Charles Scribner's Sons, 1974


THE ART OF SHELLCRAFT
By Paula Critchley
Ward Lock Ltd., 1975

SHELL CRAFT 
By Virginie Flower Elbert
TEH Bobbs-Merril Co., Inc.,1977



BOOKS PUBLISHED IN THE 1960's




Sailors' Valentines article by Judith Coolidge Hughes, Pages 187 - 189
For back issues contact Magazine Antiques (link above) or visit: Jan and John Maggs Antiques at: http://www.jmaggs.com/The_Magazine_Antiques.htm



THE ROMANCE OF SHELLS IN NATURE AND ART
By Louise Allderdice Travers
A Venel Books, 1962
BOOKS PUBLISHED IN THE 1950's

THE COMPLETE SHELLCRAFTER
By Frank and Marjorie Pelosi
Self Published, 1955

BOOKS PUBLISHED IN THE 1800's: 




UTHENTIC VICTORIAN SHELL WORK INSTRUCTIONS & PATTERNS
Originally Published in 1877
Reprinted in 2006 - 2009 by Dakota Prairie Treasures