Colorful Fire-King Depression era glassware is studied through a brief history, over 200 photographs, updated market values, and an index. Dinnerware, mugs, mixing bowls (from splash-proof to Swedish Modern), kitchenware, and ovenware in copper lustre, jade-ite, sapphire blue, and turquoise blue glasswares all are well represented.

Monica Lynn Clements, a teacher and writer, and her mother, Patricia, are both antiques dealers. They have published several other notable books for Schiffer publishing, including Cobalt Blue Glass, Sarah Coventry Jewelry, and Pocket Guide to Occupied Japan.