The "Handbook of Stained Glass" by Josef Ludwig Fischer offers a comprehensive introduction to the art of stained glass and its development up to the 19th century. The book is part of the Hiersemann handbook series and highlights stained glass both as an independent craft and as an integral part of architectural design. Fischer explains the various techniques and styles of stained glass and demonstrates how this art form contributes to the completion of spaces. Numerous illustrations clarify the topics discussed and make the work a valuable resource for art enthusiasts and professionals. The unaltered reprint of the original edition from 1914 provides a historical insight into the subject and is both informative and inspiring.