The American Shot Glass and the Machine by Eli Mazet

The American Shot Glass and the Machine by glass artist and author Eli Mazet explores the history, artistry, and changing production of one of glassmaking’s smallest—and most widely collected—forms.

This photo-rich book showcases handcrafted shot glasses created by more than 80 American makers, revealing how individual artists have transformed a familiar piece of drinkware into a canvas for technical skill, personal expression, and sculptural experimentation. From refined traditional forms to colorful contemporary creations, the featured collection demonstrates just how much artistry can fit into a single small glass.

Mazet also examines the rise of automated glass production and its effect on American glassblowing over the last century. As machines made inexpensive, uniform glassware widely available, the tradition of producing everyday objects by hand began to disappear. Through the story of the American shot glass, Mazet makes a broader case for preserving the knowledge, techniques, and culture of handmade glass.

Part art book, part industrial history, and part celebration of the American glass community, The American Shot Glass and the Machine is an excellent addition to the library of any glass artist, collector, historian, or admirer of handcrafted objects.

• I have a few of these. The one you receive may not be the exact item pictured.
• Dimensions: ~8 (L) x 8 (W) x 1 (H)