The Great Pottery Throw Down

Combining a vibrant and compelling narrative with striking photographs and illustrations, this book offers readers a complete introduction to ceramic art, craft, manufacture, history and culture, bringing the artform and its rich heritage to life on the page.

Learn fascinating details about the materials, processes and skills involved, from the alchemy at its core to magical transformations at the potter’s wheel. Discover how the history of pottery runs parallel to the evolution of mankind, from terracotta warriors to your coffee mug on the breakfast table. And be inspired by human stories of creativity and craftsmanship, via tales of ancient dynasties, scandals of the Industrial Revolution, midcentury trailblazers, and pottery as modern ‘art’ thanks to contemporary figures like Grayson Perry and Antony Gormley.