Dark Beauty: Hidden Detail in Harry Clarke’s Stained Glass

Another stunning book about the beautiful works of Harry Clarke, with loads of photos showing the minute details of the stained glass. Although I have seen many of his works, the lighting conditions and distance from the widows was not always optimal to see the detail properly, so I can indulge my admiration for this wonderful artist from the comfort of home. It won't stop me visiting more windows, of course. I admit a slight obsession!

Fabulous book. Good quality photos. Would recommend.

I originally bought ‘Strangest Genius’ in 2010 and found it to be a really well organised book with beautiful depictions of all of Harry Clarke’s work. I just had to buy the sequel then by Costigan and Cullen, ‘Dark Beauty’. White SG is a catalogue of Clarke’s entire work, DB offers a more in-depth account of the content of his windows, with a special emphasis on the many exquisite details. The full page and double page photos of some of his lower panels and backgrounds are simply magnificent. The book also offers new interpretations of some of Clarke’s windows and is a really enjoyable read. Overall, this is a really beautiful book that would enhance any library and would be a lovely gift for any art or book lover.

Amazing art that isn't done justice by the print quality

This book about Clarke illustrated the man’s genius. His Career was short but he did lots of designs

Beautiful interesting book. Shipped and arrived quickly

Love it ! photos are great.

The book content is great. However, I am not happy to have received a book with a dented and scratched cover. When I buy a NEW book, I expect it to be in pristine condition. Not the case here. Care should be taken when handling this kind on item.