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*Contact: Aimée F. Zerla, Promotions Manager 614/794-5893 · azerla@ceramics.org (*not for publication) Dec. 17, 2003 |
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The American Ceramic Society Offers New Ceramics Art Books |
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WESTERVILLE, OHIO — The American Ceramic Society (ACerS) offers new ceramics art books. Topics include glazes, studio practices, pottery making techniques, lettering on ceramics and an artisan documentary. Note to editor: Attached are fact sheets about each book. For further information on books, to obtain a book catalog or to place an order, contact The American Ceramic Society, Customer Service Department, 735 Ceramic Place, Suite 100, Westerville, Ohio 43081; phone 614/794-5890; E-mail: customerservice@ceramics.org; fax 614/794-5892; or www.ceramics.org. The American Ceramic Society is an international association of scientists, engineers, industrialists, potters and artists who are active in the creation of new products, applications and research regarding ceramics and related materials. ACerS serves more than 8,000 members and 50,000 subscribers in 80 countries with books, periodicals, such as Ceramics Monthly and Pottery Making Illustrated, meetings and expositions, and online technical information. FACT SHEETS Glazes: Materials, Recipes and Techniques A Ceramics Monthly Handbook, A Collection of Articles from Ceramics Monthly Anderson Turner, editor ©2003 • Paperback • 138 pages • ISBN 1-57498-174-9 • Order code: CA21 • List price: $28.95 One of the most sought-after features of Ceramics Monthly is the contribution of glaze recipes and techniques from professionals and experts in ceramics. You’ll find a valuable collection of the best of glaze-related articles from past issues of CM in this book. This compilation contains scores of recipes, dozens of techniques and tips and details on many aspects of materials and glaze composition not found anywhere else. Color images throughout. Studio Practices, Techniques and Tips A Ceramics Monthly Handbook, A Collection of Articles from Ceramics Monthly Anderson Turner, editor ©2003 • Paperback • 144 pages • ISBN 1-57498-200-1 • Order code: CA21 • List price: $28.95 Professionals and experts share their experiences and knowledge on a variety of studio-related topics. From setting up, maintenance and safety to tools, design and equipment, this Ceramics Monthly Handbook provides advice, drawings, photos and how-to information based on years of experience. Business practices, kiln construction and studio layout also are covered. Color images throughout. Pottery Making Techniques A Pottery Making Illustrated Handbook, A Collection of Articles from Pottery Making Illustrated Anderson Turner, editor ©2003 • Paperback • 140 pages • ISBN 1-57498-201-X • Order code: CA23 • List price: $28.95 Some of the most requested technique-related articles and materials from Pottery Making Illustrated. This book provides you with some of the most popular out-of-print techniques published in PMI since January 1998. You'll find dozens of techniques, tips and projects on wheel throwing, handbuilding, finishing and firing: all presented in an easy-to-understand, step-by-step format with hundreds of photos and illustrations. Color images throughout. Lettering on Ceramics Mary White Co-published by The American Ceramic Society, Westerville, Ohio, USA, and A&C Black Publishers, Ltd., London, UK ©2003 • Paperback • 96 pages • ISBN 1-57498-216-8 • Order code: CA25 • List price: $24.95 Imposing letters onto ceramics started as an ancient form of communication and has gradually evolved into an art form in its own right. Mary White shows how this tradition has developed, covering methods of imposing letters on to clay, including stamping, stencils, slip trailing, resist methods, carving and relief work amongst others. She also looks at a number of artists working in this area, showing beautiful examples of their work, and examining their approach and methods of lettering. As well as many beautiful images of ceramics with lettering, there also is a selection of calligraphic alphabets to use for inspiration or to copy. Color images throughout. 138 illustrations The Mud Pie Dilemma A Master Potter’s Struggle to Make Art and Ends Meet, Second Edition John Nance ©2003 • Hardcover • 217 pages • ISBN 1-57498-169-2 • Order code: G077 • List price: $46 For more than three decades, studio potters Tom and Elaine Coleman have sustained themselves and raised a family through their work in clay. It has involved major changes in geography, and in ways, styles and means of living and working. Despite the difficulties and occasional setbacks, the Colemans have found it to be a personally and creatively gratifying career. Author John Nance, who met the Colemans 25 years ago when he documented their work in the first edition, brings their story up to date in this latest edition. A new chapter documents how their lives and work have changed and grown over a quarter-century, and 75 new photographs show the dazzling results. This book provides inside information about the craft and art of working in clay–including recipes and tips for 40 of Tom’s much-praised glazes. |
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