The Great Pottery Throw Down

A superb guide to pottery--and the official companion to the BBC2 primetime series
Filled with striking photographs and illustrations, The Great Pottery Throw Down provides a complete introduction to the art and culture of ceramics, and captures the passion and drama involved in turning lumps of clay into beautiful objects. It reveals fascinating details about the materials, processes, and skills involved, and explains the history of pottery from ancient terracotta warriors to the coffee mug on your breakfast table. And the stories of creativity and craftsmanship through the ages will inspire you to step up and throw the perfect pot!