Pottery Books

Here is a selection of pottery books that I though might be of interest to every potter. I'll add more as I have time and if you have a suggestion for others, send a message and I'll put them on the list if they are available. The comments are mine and if you need more information or would like to purchase books, just click on their titles and you'll be taken to the right place. J. Coenen In association with amazon.com.

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Paper Clay (Ceramics Handbooks) by Rosette Gault 1998

I've heard a lot of talk about paper clay in the last couple of years. I've not had a chance to work with it yet but I found this recently published book with information about the process

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Wood-Fired Stoneware and Porcelain by Jack Troy 1995

Twice I've visited the University of Northern Arizona to help fire the Tozan Noborigama there. The first time was with Jerry Horning. Firing that big kiln was a lot of work but also rewarding fun and the finished pieces have that special wood-fired look. Here is a nice book about doing wood-fired pots.

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Sawdust Firing (The Complete Potter) by Karin Hessenburg 1994

Sawdust firing is an interesting technique which does not require a lot of equipment. This book would be a good guide for everyone who wants to try this firing technique.

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The Kiln Book, Materials, Specifications and Construction by Frederick Olsen 1983

I've got a copy of this book on my shelves. Lot's of help to be found here. It's a necessary reference.

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Handbuilt Ceramics: Pinching, Coiling,Extruding, Molding, Slip Casting, Slab Work by Kathy Triplett

Handbuilding. A great batch of techniques that prove valuable no matter what style of potting you do. For those of you who want to make pottery but don't have room for a potter's wheel around, handbuilding can be the way to make the pieces you want. Most of these techniques do not require a lot of equipment or space. This book has information on many the techniques.

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Coiled Pottery: Traditional and Contemporary Ways by Betty Blandino

Another handbuilding book this time about the coil technique.

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Here's another book that's been a steady reference for many years. Get a copy, you'll make use of it.

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Hands In Clay: An Introduction To Ceramics by Charlotte F. Speight, John Toki

Starting out it's always nice to have a good guide and overview of the art of pottery.

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The Complete Potter's Companion by Tony Birks, Peter Kinnear(Photographer), Paul Bryant

Must be a lot of info in this one.

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New Ceramics: Trends + Traditions by Peter Dormer, Peter Domer

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The Potter's Dictionary of Materials and Techniques by Frank Hamer, Janet Hamer

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Ceramic Technology for Potters and Sculptures by Yvonne Hutchinson Cuff

If you have a tech question, this seems like the book to consult.

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Its more than 20 years since I bought my copy of this book. I can't remember the time for sure but I know it was when the book was first published. This is a really nice book about Hamada written by his close friend Leach.

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