Have wanted one for quite awhile. My 'covid' present to myself. Nice to see all of the illustrations

This is a high -production value paperback book. The color and paper quality is first rate.
The sampling of Oiva Toikka's work is well done. It provides an overview from his earliest works right up to his passing in 2019.
It provides some insights to his thinking and originality. An emphasis is placed on how well Oiva worked with contemporaries and his preference in collaborating with the highly esteemed professional Nuutajarvi glass blowers.
Examples of his design work are well selected but not comprehensive due to his
extremely high productivity.
I look at this book often with both pleasure and some sadness. However, it does help me value my modest collection even more than in the past.
A worthwhile book to own and read over and over again.

Great compilation of all of Toikka’s artworks, glass and costumes included. Catalogs all types and colors of birds, glass artwork cubes, and everything else Toikka created.
So glad to have rec’d this free for purchasing at least $200 worth of birds!

All your favorites are included in this colorful catalog!

Nice addition to my collection

a look to review Oiva's great life time work

An interesting read about Oiva Toikka's career that goes beyond the scope of the birds. The beautiful photography includes many other of his glassworks along with an annotated list of hundreds of the birds. The front and back covers of the book are folded so that they may handily be used as bookmarkers.

This updated reference source for Toikka designs (birds, cubes, vases, sculptures and theater pieces) fulfills a need, long anticipated by collectors and fans of “all things Oiva”. The catalog birds are up to date, though the special and commissioned birds are not included. Nevertheless, this publication will please you with quality pictures and rich colors.

Such a wonderful book of photos and information about the wonderful handblown glass birds from Finland!