Wheel Thrown Pottery

Bill Van Gilder & Cara Biasucci         $23.95

Bill Van Gilder, seen on DIY Network's show Throwing Clay,  takes you from the basics to creating projects that build one skill upon another so that by the time you're finished, you'll have mastered many techniques. As you create the projects, you'll learn the types of details that can only come from a master teacher. Learn to make a mixing bowl, a fluted bowl, a soup cup & saucer, a dinner plate, a butter dish, an oval baking dish, a dip bowl, a garlic jar, a lidded box, a marbled vase and pitcher by following the clear step-by-step descriptions and photos.

500 Animals in Clay                   $32.95

From the horses, stags and bison of the first prehistoric cave paintings, people have been inspired to depict animals in art. Yet perhaps no medium is better suited to convey the vitality and personality of living creatures than clay. Now, 500 of the very finest pieces from ceramics around the globe have been brought together into a virtual menagerie of enduring distinction. Some are whimsical, others functional, still others starkly conceptual. Every one is a stunning example of contemporary ceramics at its most expressive.

Other books in this series: 500 Teapots, 500 Bowls, 500 Cups, 500 Figures in Clay and 500 Pitchers ($32.95 ea.)

The Figure in Clay                    $23.95

Inspiration and art from contemporary figurative sculptors

A Survey of nine master ceramists and a fascinating study of their sculptural techniques. Colour photographs of remarkable work, and thoughtful writing expanding upon it, make this a unique volume for both artists and collectors of ceramics.

Featuring the work of: Adrian Arleo, Christyl Boger, Mark Burns, Arthur Gonzalez, Doug Jeck, Justin Novak, Nan Smith, Akio Takamori and  Michaelene Walsh .

Making & Installing Handmade Tiles   Angelica Pozo

Increasing numbers of ceramists are attracted to the beauty and versatility of tile, exploring the techniques for making it as well as finding a variety of ways to install it. In this abundantly illustrated reference, you'll learn how to create your own tiles and find out how to enhance them with a range of decorative effects. After you master installation basics, you can try your hand at a series of attractive projects for the garden and in the home.

$32.95

Image Transfer on Clay    Paul Andrew Wandless

Expand the boundaries of printing on clay with advanced new techniques.

Ceramics and printmaking have a history together that goes back thousands of years. But today's computer programs, joined with the latest clay printing techniques, open up a whole new world of creative possibilities. Award-winning artist Paul Andrew Wandless demonstrates the exciting potential of each method, and provides a showcase of more than 100 innovative works.

$30.71

The Art & Craft of Ceramics    Maria Dolors Ros i Frigola

Both beginning and experienced potters will refer to this comprehensive, profusely illustrated ceramics guide often. It introduces the most important aspects of the craft, starting with the basics and progressing to more advanced concepts. Maria Dolors Ros i Frigola combines a wealth of ceramic methods and information about commonly used materials for both novice and experienced potters. Six sophisticated projects and many inspirational photos

$38.95