Welcome to Potterton Books website the one stop source for reference books on Architecture, Antiques, Interior Design and the Decorative Arts. POTTERTON BOOKS : DOVER TITLES Floral Embroidery Designs CD ROM and book Available November 2002. 48pp, 262 b&w illus. This versatible collection of beautifully rendered floral motifs reproduced from a rare turn-of-the-century catalogue of embroidery patterns can be adapted for use in a variety of art and craft projects. Among other images, the designs depict borders of wild roses and ox-eye daisies, sprays of narcissus, snowdrops, and primroses; and corners and centers featuring poppies and forget-me-nots. Patterns are conveniently arranged according to type (borders, allover patterns etc). Ideal for use in needlework, woodworking, leathercraft, much more. One CD-ROM and papberback book. Price:  £15.70 Geometric Patterns and designs for Artists and craftspeople Available November 2002. 128pp, 250 b&w illus. Geometric patterns and motifs are among the most in demand graphics, invaluable for use in projects ranging from wallpaper and textile design to packaging and computer art. This dazzling new original collection by a master of the genre presents 250 high-impact permission free designs that exploit the dramatic potential of squares, circles, triangles, rectangles and other elements of their fullest, providing artists and craftspeople with great graphics for immediate use and inspiration for creative ideas of their own. Price:  £13.60 Chinese folk Designs CD ROM and book Available November 2002. 48pp, 215 b&w illus. Vibrant, energetic, and bold, the stark designs of the hua yang patterns in Chinese art are easily suited to virtually any design-related project. Intricate motifs cut freehand from paper, they depict traditional symbols from Chinese art and literature. This collection features over 200 of these exotic, hand-cut images; florals, birds, repptiles, landscapes, insects, fish, human and mythological creatures, chinese characters, and more - all striking in their classical simplicity. Price:  £15.70 Seashore Life illustrations CD ROM and book Available November 2002. 64pp, 205 b&w illus. These attractive and accurate illustrations are perfect for countless arts and crafts projects calling for a maritime touch. Depicted are sea oats, fiddle leaf morning glory, and other dune plants, shorebirds such as the great blue heron, white Ibis, and sandpiper; and many other varieties of flora and fauna native to shoreline enviroments. Artists, illustrators, enviromentalists, and nature lovers alike will find this collection in invaluable and fascinating resource. One CD-ROM and paperbound book. Price:  £15.70 POTTERTON BOOKS : DOVER TITLES Buy Online - the best way to buy.