I found this book to be an excellent primer for the person getting started in mosaics. The various techniques are well illustrated with easy to understand text. I found the designs interesting, colorful, and the type I could put to use. All of this is laid out in a spiral bound book that lays flat for easy reading and reference. I own several books on mosaics, but this one is my favorite.

Shipment got here quick and its everything I had hoped it would be plus more... very happy

This is a comprehensive book on mosaic techniques with lots of good detail. I was looking for something that would give me ideas for everyday projects rather than instruction on how to lay floor tile, tiling outdoors, etc. Good book for what it aims at--just not what I was looking for.

as other reviewers state, this book is a wonderful reference work on mosaics-how to on many different types of mosaicing. BUT, if you are looking for lot's of beautiful pictures to inspire you or for projects, then I wouldn't suggest this particular book for that.

Also, as someone who does a lot of free form or "wacky" type of mosaics-like with broken china, 3-d objects, shells, etc-that is NOT covered in this book. For that, I'd suggest Backyard Mosaics by Sheerin or Crazy Mosaics.This book is more the "formal" style of mosaics.

Overall, for lots of solid Mosaic info-I'd give it a 4 stars and recommend it for your Mosaic Reference Library.