Floor, mine arrived today also, it is great to see. I can't say it better than JP! Thank you for all the research, and documenting it so it is accessible to all!

I have listed Floor's book and blog on the bcn classifieds "related media", where you can find how to download Beads from Jablonec, or purchase the book. So remember to go to the classifeds for quick reference.

It is great to read your response. This book was a lot more work than the previous two. I can honestly say I struggled with it, because there was just so much information, and so much contradicting information. It is really heartwarming to know people are reading it, using it, enjoying it.

I downloaded your PDF, and while reading the chapter on the 1930s was reminded of this bracelet that was sold recently on eBay.

Czech gurtler work, imitation coral and lapis, and Chinese cloisonne dragon beads.

The history of the Neigers saddens me whenever I am reminded of it.

Thanks for showing it. I had heard of the Neigers, and their amazing work, before I started the book. I never knew their history ended so sadly and abruptly. It does again show me why the history of beads is such a great way to study history in general, and European history in particular.

For those who do not know: A lot of the beautiful jewelry designed in Jablonec in the 1930's which was inspired by Egyptian and Asian art was designed by the Neiger brothers. Their work is iconic of this period. However, after the Germans took over rule of this part of the country, it was no longer a safe place for Jews. Being Jewish, the best thing for the Neiger brothers to do, was to flee. In 1942, they were captured in Prague and they were killed in Auschwitz.

Thank you for your kind words. We'll meet up again very soon, both in Carmel, and (I presume) in Tucson!

Your book is wonderful, Floor. Hope to see you and Peter when you visit San Francisco in January.

Just Fred