The magnificent tiles showcased in this impressive collection will inspire beginners & professionals as well as collectors & enthusiasts. Some of the larger displays were made to decorate public & private spaces; others use single tiles to interpret nature tell a story or make cultural observations. As always in this acclaimed series all the contributors are accomplished artists renowned in the field. Mary Lynn Buss creates a field of mosaic-tiled long-necked irises. Peter King & his wife & working partner Xinia Marin fashion large expressively rendered & sculptural installations. & Melody Ellis low-relief earthenware tiles pack intriguing narratives into every tile.