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[April 2003]
Complete Potter's Companion - Revised Edition
Due for publication by Conran Octopus of London in June 2003, the new and
revised edition of 'The Complete Potter's Companion' by Tony Birks has been
updated to include everything that is new and exciting in the pottery world,
covering the latest hand-building and glazing techniques, new tested glaze
recipes, kiln designs and firing programmes.Designed to help beginners and serious students alike, it guides the reader
through the latest techniques as well as describing the traditional methods
of working with clay. Each technique is supported by detailed instructions
and specially commissioned step-by-step photographs.Galleries of work from respected international artists are included to add
an inspirational feature to the book. Pots from over 100 artists including
Soldner, Casanovas, Coper, Rie, Champy, Hamada and Yasuda - to name but a
few - are included to show the spectacular results that can be achieved with
clay.The book will be priced at £16.99.
Web site: www.conran-octopus.co.uk
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