{"product_id":"the-art-and-science-of-peter-rock-9781914591099","title":"The Art and Science of Marbles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Art and Science of Marbles\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a nostalgic glance at a childhood toy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a serious, meticulously crafted exploration of marbles as \u003cstrong\u003eobjects of design, history, and material culture\u003c\/strong\u003e-written for collectors who want depth, clarity, and lasting knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book approaches marbles with the same rigor traditionally reserved for coins, antiques, and fine art. Each chapter is built to sharpen the collector's eye, moving beyond surface beauty into \u003cstrong\u003estructure, origin, manufacture, aging, rarity, and intent\u003c\/strong\u003e. Glass is examined not only as a medium, but as evidence-revealing how time, technique, and human hands leave unmistakable signatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside this volume you will discover: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow marbles evolved from handmade craft to industrial production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear principles of classification and identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe visual and structural cues that distinguish authentic examples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow condition, aging, and rarity shape long-term significance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy informed restraint is the collector's greatest asset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in a refined, timeless voice and designed as a lasting reference, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Art and Science of Marbles\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is meant to be revisited-not skimmed. It belongs on the shelf of the serious collector, the historian of material culture, and anyone who values objects shaped by skill, intention, and time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not a book about marbles alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a book about \u003cstrong\u003elearning to see clearly-and collecting with purpose\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Peter Rock\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1914591097\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781914591099\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oscar Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/10\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 172\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.52lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.37d","brand":"Peter Rock","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48454401949951,"sku":"9781914591099","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5581dd47-5ee8-4438-a8d8-75457dd15636.jpg?v=1777306008","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-art-and-science-of-peter-rock-9781914591099","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}