B O O K S
500 ANIMALS IN CLAY:CONTEMPORARY
50 TILES: AN IN S P I R I N G CO L L E C T I O NO F IN T E R N AT I O N A L
EXPRESSIONSOFTHEANIMALFORM
WO R KFrom press-molded pieces to carved works
Captivating collection of contemporary animal-
showcasing spectacular surface treatments, these
themed ceramics. Beautifully crafted works
magnificent tiles will inspire beginners and profes-
range from the representational to the abstract,
sionals, as well as collectors and enthusiasts. A s
from artful realism to provocative surrealism
always in this acclaimed series, all the contributors
(including animal-human hybrids). 8 X 8,
are accomplished artists, renowned in the field.
424 color pages sc,$24.95
420 color pages, sc,$24.95
500 BOWLS: CONTEMPORARYEXPLORATIONS
ALTERNATIVE KILNS & FIRING TECHNIQUES:
OFATIMELESS DESIGNDisplayed on each
RA K U • SA G G E R • PI T • BA R R E LJames C Watkins &
page are bowls that reinterpret the form and
Paul Andrew Wandless. Agroup of artisans demon-
use techniques from across the globe and
s t r a t ehow to build low-cost, low-tech, high quality
through the centuries. Captions give each
kilns making it possible to produce rich surface
bowl’s size, with details on its material and
effects from alternative reduction firing techniques.
glazes. 8 x 8, 416 color pages, sc,$24.95
Includes basic procedures and e a s y - t o - f o l l o w
d i r e c t i o n s. 128 pages, sc,$14.95
500 CUPS: CERAMIC EXPLORATIONOF UTILITY
& GR A C EIn the hands of an expert ceramist,
AMERICAN SHINO: THE GLAZEOFATHOUSAND
the once-simple cup can become an extraor-
FACESLester Richter.The Shino glaze, devel-
d i n a r ywork of art as these 500 magnificent
oped in Japan more than 400 years ago, has
examples so beautifully prove. Some are
found a new life in America. The thoughts, glaze
whimsical, others starkly conceptual. Every
recipes, and illustrations of more than forty arti-
one is a treat for the eye. 8 x 8, 408 color
sans document this phenomenon. Limited edi-
pages, sc,$24.95
tion, only five in stock.124 pages, sc, $50.00
500 FIGURES IN CLAY:CERAMICARTISTS
ARCHITECTURALCERAMICS FOR THE
CELEBRATETHEHUMANFORMNo other book
STUDIO POTTER: DESIGNING, BUILDING,
has ever presented such a varied, captivat-
INSTALLINGPeter King, a respected teacher, shows
ing collection of contemporary ceramics
how large-scale ceramic projects are designed, built
based on the human form. The works range
a n dinstalled. Sample projects in color: a press-
from representational to abstract. Many
molded door surround, carved-relief countertop, a
entries come with detailed images, 8 x 8,
dimensional fireplace, plus handbuilt and thrown
408 pages sc,$24.95
sinks and pedestals. 144 pages, sc, $24.95
500 TEAPOTS: CO N T E M P O R A RYEX P L O R AT I O N S
THE ART & CRAFT OF CERAMICS: TECHNIQUES,
O FATI M E L E S S DE S I G NAvisual tour of how
PROJECTS, INSPIRATIONMaria Frigola. This colorful,
potters from around the world are interpreting
t e c h n i q u e-packed manual absolutely inspiring. Lavishly
this classic form. The 500 figurative, sculptur-
illustrated and visually attractive, it provides both
a l ,traditional teapots, astound us with their
practical and creative information on tools and mate-
myriad shapes and delightful combinations.
r i a l s ,production processes, glazing, and decorative
Both visually fascinating and thought provok-
techniques. Put all that new knowledge to work on
i n g .8 x 8, 416 color pages, sc,$24.95
six step-by-step projects.144 pages, sc,$29.95
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