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Raku
(2nd Edition)
This new edition of Raku has new text and is beautifully illustrated with
images from the work of many highly-regarded raku potters. As in the
previous edition, an important focus of the book is the exploration of the
work, inspiration and influences of sixty-five artists, including new
techniques by established raku potters and also the work of more recent
converts to the medium. This also remains a highly practical book for the
practicing potter, providing an overview of raku techniques, covering clay
types, glazes, kilns, firing methods and reduction processes. It also
provides recipes for clays and glazes used by the potters featured. A
history of raku is also included. Starting at its inception in Japan at
the end of the 16th century, its introduction to the West by Bernard
Leach, right upto the present day. (224 pages/300+ color photos /8
1/2" X 11"/ hardcover).
C-300-357
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Pioneer
Pottery
This classic text is a reissue in
honor of the 100th anniversary of Michael Cardew's birth. Cardew was one
of the most influential British potters trained by Bernard Leach. Perhaps
seeming a little antiquated by our standards today, it none the less
records the methods and techniques of a generation of potters to whom we
owe a lot. This new edition includes a new introduction by his son , Seth
and new color photos of previously unknown work. (7-1/2" X 10" X
1" Hardcover) Michael Cardew (352 Pages)
C-300-290
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Ceramics: A Potter’s Handbook
- 6th Edition
The 6th Edition of this classic
handbook covers all aspects of ceramics including history, chemistry,
materials, equipment and techniques. It provides essential information on
all these topics plus many charts, formulas, a source list and glossary.
Widely used as a college text, this is a quality reference for students,
teachers and practicing potters alike. This new edition includes more than
350 new images with nearly 60 in full color. A new chapter on recent
ceramics and a wealth of new information on firing, glazing, and ceramic
technology bring this book completely up to date. (439 Pages 8”x10” X
1" Paper) (Glenn C. Nelson & Richard Burkett)
C-300-19
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Clay
& Glazes for the Potter - 3rd
Edition
A classic college text on the
materials and processes that make-up clay and glaze. This book explores
the chemistry of ceramic materials in detail to provide the working
knowledge necessary to formulate, test and adjust clays and glazes for
oneself. Although quite detailed and technical, the text is clearly
written and includes examples to aid the reader in comprehending the
scientific concepts and formulas presented, A Glossary of Terms, Reference
Charts and 32 glaze formulas are also included for reference and
experimentation. A must for every potter’s library! 330Pp/ 8Pp Color +
B&W Photos/ 8¼”x 107/8”/ Softcover) (Daniel Rhodes)
C-300-16
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Ceramics
A teacher-recommended text that presents complete aesthetic principles in
clear, readable form. This is an art appreciation book in which the author
outlines what he considers to be the fundamental principles of good
pottery. The illustrations encourage a closer examination of actual pots
and show some of the diversity of objects covered by the term “ceramics”.
There is no other book that serves as well to begin a critical dialogue
for contemporary ceramics. (240 Pp/ 203 B&W Illus/ 6”x8” /Paper)
(Philip Rawson)
C-300-133
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