Urban Potters
Author : Katie Treggiden
Published: 2021
Publisher: Thames and Hudson
Number of pages: 232
Language: English
Format: Hardback
• 7,000 copies sold (worldwide) of the first, hardback edition
• New, compact size and affordable paperback edition
• Ceramics is still wildly popular among hobbyists around the world
• Beautifully illustrated with colorful and inspiring images, behind-the-scenes shots of the makers' studios, and photographs of the makers at work
• Includes six essays that shed light on the history of ceramics in each of the cities featured
• Includes an updated list of places to visit for anyone interested in ceramics
Clay is back: the age-old craft of ceramics is being embraced by a new generation of urban makers and collectors. This book explores the contemporary revival of pottery, focusing on six inspiring cities, their history and their makers. Twenty-eight passionate ceramicists in New York, London, Tokyo, Copenhagen, Sydney and São Paulo introduce us to their work, their studios and their inspiration. Includes a practical and updated source list of places to discover and buy handmade ceramics in the six cities featured. Third and updated edition.