Archive for the ‘Pottery’ Category

Iznik Pottery and Tiles by Maria d’Orey Capucho

Iznik Pottery and Tiles in the Calouste Gulbenkian Collecton by Maria s’Orey Capucho, hardback published by Scala Publishers. ISBN 978-1-85759-586-4, price 29.95, available from www.scalapublishers.com
For some objects their timelessness and beauty never fade – such is Iznik. Everlastingly beautiful, colourful, elegant and timeless design. This beautifully bound and presented book concentrates on the Iznik pottery [...]

Ken Matsuzaki Burning Tradition

Ken Matsuzaki Burning Tradition, hardback published by The Pucker Gallery, USA. ISBN 1-879985-20-9, price 44.50 in the UK, available from The Pucker Gallery, USA (50 USD) www.puckergallery.com and from Lund Humphries in the UK.
Ken Matsuzaki is a master potter and this book amply shows the master’s art. This tribute to Ken shows many pieces of [...]

Flint Faience Tiles A to Z by M Carney & K Galvas

Flint Faience Tiles A to Z by Margaret Carney & Ken Galvas published by Schiffer in the USA. Available in the UK and Europe ISBN 978-0-7643-2040-8, price 55.00 from www.bushwoodbooks.co.uk
This is a catalogue of Flint tiles based in Michigan, USA in the 1920s-30s. Its a lavishly produced book. As well as cataloguing the versatility of [...]

Wall Pieces by Dominique Bivar Segurado

Wall Pieces by Dominique Bivar Segurado, softback published by A&C Black. ISBN 978-1-4081-0407-1, price 15.99 from www.acblack.com
The wall ornaments in this book are probably not quite what you are thinking of, large pieces, the majority would be unsuitable for the average home. There is a superb piece designed for a kitchen by Victoria Ellis and some [...]

Dry Glazes by Jeremy Jernegan

Dry Glazes by Jeremy Jernegan, softback published by A& C Black. ISBN 978-0-7136-7671-6, price 15.99 from www.acblack.com
This is a useful ceramics handbook for all those wishing to understand and use dry glazes. Often used in sculpture, dry glazes add texture. It looks at all types of dry glaze and is amply illustrated with examples of [...]