The Art of Stained Glass

by RICHARD W. ROUSSEAU, SJ
Published by University of Scranton Press 115 pages

Beautiful stained glass windows were part of a church building wave in Northeastern Pennsylvania during the boom years of coal in the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early part of the twentieth centuries. This book celebrates the religious significance, artistic beauty, and regional importance of these windows by reproducing them in full color. 

Dr. Virginia Raguin of Holy Cross College, a well known stained glass scholar, gives them context. Maureen Brennan briefly summaries key historical and informative data for each, including the many Tiffany windows. This book is a tribute to the religious and artistic vigor of an important American region in its prime.  

Order #29105,  $49.95

By Carolyn Kyle

Over 50 pictorial, symbolic, and abstract stained glass window designs based on well-loved, time-honored scenes of the Life of Christ. Color images and black and white cartoons of each window are provided. Instructions for changing sizes, proportions, and complexity of designs are also included, as well as instructions and examples for incorporating stained glass medallions.

This is a very well conceived and executed book and would be a first choice for anyone interested in doing any kind of window on a religious theme.

Order #12162, $19.95

RELIGIOUS STAINED GLASS FOR TODAY

By Bill Hillman

This well thought out book has eighty religious window designs. Designs range from realistic to abstract. Text is included with references to the meaning of color and religious symbolism. A good source book for people getting involved in making windows for their church. Many color illustrations and Bill Hillman does a nice job of getting you familiar with the styles you'll encounter.  

Order #1216, $19.95

CREATE A BLESSING

CREATE A BLESSING

By Sonny and Jinger Glasgow,

This pattern book features simple Christian designs for the largest cathedral, or your smallest local congregation. 

Check the patterns on the front cover, at left.  The patterns consist of round medallions (the four corners) that can stand alone or can be inserted into a background (the large rectangle in the center).  The book features 15 medallion centers plus 12 background patterns.  All are illustrated in full color.

Order #14091. $11.95