Tracy Graivier Bell, co-owner of SMASHING TIMES®, is the author of the new book "Crazy Mosaic", published by Laurel Glen, released at the end of October 2000.

Mosaic is an ancient and versatile craft that can be used to transform almost any plain surface into a unique piece of art. Crazy Mosaic transforms this ancient art into today's fun by using everything from broken china to found objects to make crazy, cool, contemporary mosaics.

Illustrated throughout with full-color photographs, "Crazy Mosaic" is a comprehensive guide to the art of broken tile mosaic that includes a brief "Origins and History" section, along with "Tools and Workplace", "Basic Techniques" and a "Projects" section that provides easy step-by-step instructions with for twenty-six different mosaic projects.

There is also a vast array of spectacular mosaics in the gallery sections interspersed throughout the book.

Several pieces of mosaic art created by SMASHING TIMES® co-owner Robin Oldham are also featured in "Crazy Mosaic".