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Country Pottery
by Andrew McGarva

Publisher A & C Black

In this book the author looks over the history of British country potteries, the personalities that emerged and their wares that were made. He then discusses how a new generation of potters have been influenced by them and how these potters are incorporating these traditions in the work that they are currently making.

Price: £29.99

Pioneer Pottery
by Michael Cardew

Publisher A & C Black

When he went to West Africa in the 1940s, Michael Cardew found himself 'in a land where the potter's art had been flourishing for centuries without the use of wheels, or kilns, or glazes'. This book grew out of his desire to share all that he had learned from the African pioneers of pottery.

Price: £34.99

Sex Pots
by Paul Mathieu

Publisher A & C Black

Paul Mathieu looks over a variety of themes dealing with eroticism in ceramics- including aesthetics, sexualities and the societies that engendered them - to produce a clear view not only of the history of ceramics, but also a view of contemporary practice and trends with an insight into future developments.

Price: £29.99

The Traditional Ceramics of South East Asia
by Mick Shippen

Publisher A & C Black

In this book, Mick Shippen provides a comprehensive survey of the ceramic craftsmen of Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar. He describes the life and work and history of these individuals and their communities, as well as including information about making and firing techniques and the aesthetics and function of the ceramics the produce. This will not only be a beautifully illustrated an useful reference source for potters but, as a documentation of traditional craftsmanship and a way of life that looks set to disappear, it will be essential reading for anyone with an interest in the anthropology and sociology of South East Asia.

Price: £34.99

Women Potters
by Moira Vincentelli

Publisher A & C Black

Since earliest times, women have been involved in the making of pottery. This book gives a fascinating insight into the various societies around the world in which the skills and traditions have been passed down from generation to generation, and the implications this has on communities around the world. Illustrated with beautiful, detailed maps.

Price: £34.99

The Figure in Fired Clay
by Betty Blandino

Publisher A & C Black
Edition Hardback

An overview of the human figure as it has appeared on or in ceramic form from prehistoric times up to the present. Betty Blandino looks at how artists throughout the world have tackled this subject, one of the mainstream themes of art history.

Price: £24.99

Slipware
by Michael & Victoria Eden

Publisher A & C Black

Slipware was once the predominant 'country' pottery of Europe. However, the Industrial Revolution almost brought about its demise and it is only in recent years that there has been a huge upsurge of interest in its techniques and an appreciation of its lively, vigorous qualities. These features now suit the current trend for using natural materials in interior design and slipware is coming to the fore as a pottery of choice. This is an informative book on slipware which not only traces its history and discusses the techniques involved but also covers a wide cross-section of contemporary work.

Price: £29.99

Mary Wondrausch on Slipware
by Mary Wondrausch

Publisher A & C Black

Mary Wondrausch is one of the grand old ladies of British ceramics. In this book she traces the history of slipware and brings it up to the present, showing how modern artists are exploring this beautiful medium.

Price: £24.99

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