B O O K S
THE FIGURE IN CLAY: CO N T E M P O R A RYSC U L P T I N G
HANDBUILT CERAMICS: PINCHING, COILING,
TE C H N I Q U E SB YMA S T E RAR T I S T SNine master ceramic
EXTRUDING, MOLDING, SLIPCASTING, SLAB WORK
artists present their personal approaches to sculpting
Kathy Triplet "Handbuilt Ceramics" is a big, colorful,
the human figure in a spectacular volume that's both
and complete how-to manual for shaping clay with-
technically illuminating and visually inspirational.
o u ta potter's wheel, as well as a color gallery of
The outstanding examples range from representa-
handbuilt work by some of today's best ceramists.
tional to abstract, diminutive to heroic.176 color
Features eight projects with materials lists and
pages, hc, $ 2 4 . 9 5
step-by-step instructions. 160 pages, sc,$24.95
FROM ORDINARYTO EXTRAORDINARY:AR T
HANDBUILT TABLEWARE: MAKING DISTINCTIVE
& DESIGN PROBLEM SOLVINGKen Vieth. Transf o r m
PLATES, BOWLS, MUGS, TEAPOTSAND MOREKathy
technique into pasionate artistic expresion!
Triplett. Imagine making serving dishes perfectly
These dynamic teaching ideas and projects
suited to the food you're preparing! Asimple guide
wil stimulate interestin a range of media and
to hand-build stylish, customized tableware. Even
motivate students to find highly individual
beginners will easily follow the illustrated instruc-
s o l utions to visual problems, while encouraging
t i o n sfor making slabs, extruding, molding, and
teamwork. 148 pages, sc, $ 1 9 . 9 5
more. 144 color pages, sc, $24.95
F U N C T I O N A LP O T T E RY- SE C O N D ED I T I O NH o p p e r
HANDMADE TILES: DESIGNING MAKING
briefly covers the history of pottery, analyses pot-
DECORATINGFrank Giorgini. Easy-to-understand,
tery forms as variations on basic geometric shapes,
treatment of the art of making tiles that provides a
then discusses what makes a pot visually pleasing
wealth of practical information, from design and
as well as practical to use. This is both a "how-to"
formation, through decoration and installation. “The
and a "why-to" book. Includes a "portfolio" present-
definitive guide to tile and how to make it. This is
ing the work of 16 contemporary potters. 250 color
a book that demands your perusal.”—The Tile
photos, 300 b&w photos. 255 pages, hc,$55.00
Heritage Foundation.144 color pages, sc, $19.95
THE GLAZE BOOK: AVISUALCATALOGOF
ILLUSTRATED DICTIONARYOF PRACTICAL
DECORATIVE GLAZESStephen Murfitt. Everything
POTTERY-FOURTHEDITIONRobert Fournier.
you wanted to know about glazes in one volume.
From Abrasive to Zirconium, this alphabetical pot-
Over 700 glazed tiles illustrate the vast range of
tery guide provides easy to find information on
colors available to the potter, with recipes, descrip-
terms, techniques, processes, equipment, and
tions, and tips for success. An inspirational gallery
much more. Whatever the potter needs to find, it's
features finished items from professional potters.
here in concise, yet comprehensive, definitions.
200 color photos, 288 pages, spiral/hc,$39.95
500 illustrations, 368 pages, hc, $39.95
THE GREAT CLAYADVENTURE: CREATIVE
IMAGE TRANSFER ON CLAY:SCREEN, RELIEF,
HANDBUILDING PROJECTSFORYOUNGARTISTSEllen
DECAL& MONOPRINT TECHNIQUESPaul Andrew
Kong. Encourage kids to develop their clay-sculpting
Wandless. Contemporary ceramists have adapted
skills with these projects designed to foster their
traditional printmaking procedures to transfer
confidence and stimulate new ideas. They'll model
images onto clay surfaces. The simple processes
a pinch pot, coil animals, fossils, vases, masks, and
don’t require fancy equipment. Each method is
tiles that they can embellish with rubber stamps.
carefully laid out in numerous photos, and shown
144 color pages, hc,$25.95
on a finished piece. 112 color pages, hc, $24.95
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