Books & Puzzles

Beyond glass, these items bring Simpson’s story to life for viewers and readers.

 

Books, Etc.

Puzzles

 

“Simpson often speaks of the alchemy of his glass work, the combination of silica, color, & heat that is as much magic as science. Alchemy is an apt metaphor, not just for the physical materials of his work, but also for the blend of curiosity, life experience, imagination, humor, & intelligence that Simpson brings to the glass.”

— Lloyd Herman
Evolution and Curiosity catalogue essay for the exhibit A Visionary Journey in Glass, 2007


Defying Gravity

The making of a 100 lb. Megaplanet for the Corning Museum Collection (and the World's largest Paperweight).

"I was honored to be asked to create the 1000th paperweight for the Corning collection". -Josh Simpson

This 9-minute except is from a 60-minute documentary produced by WGBY. The full video is available for purchase in our Online Store.