The most detailed book ever written about beer steins. 2700 steins illustrated, including 238 steins in color. A hardcover book of 384 pages, 8½" x 11", with 32 pages in color. Chapters cover Faience, Glass, Character, Regimental, Porcelain, Early Stoneware, Pottery, Pewter, Brewery, Art Nouveau, Mettlach, and non-Mettlach etched, as well as Unusual Materials, including Silver, Ivory and Wood. Also chapters devoted to Military, Occupational, Modern Brewery, and Modern Era steins. History, factory marks and production information.