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*Contact: Aimée F. Zerla, Manager of Promotions 614/794-5893 · azerla@ceramics.org (*not for publication) November 13, 2003 |
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The Mud-Pie Dilemma A Master Potter’s Struggle to Make Art and Ends Meet |
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WESTERVILLE, OHIO — The American Ceramic Society (ACerS) is pleased to announce the addition of The Mud-Pie Dilemma, A Master Potter's Struggle to Make Art and Ends Meet, Second Edition, by John Nance to its book offerings. List price is $46.95. ISBN: 1-57498-169-2 The universal dream of doing work you love and earning a living at it forms the heart of this new edition of a book that has become a favorite of many potters. This fresh account of The Mud-Pie Dilemma updates by 25 years the classic story of Tom and Elaine Coleman and their struggles to create a successful, loving marriage and family while master potter Tom seeks to realize his extraordinary potential as a ceramic artist. The first edition of this book ended with them achieving high artistic and critical success, and low financial rewards. This new edition extends their story from 1977 to 2002, from a farmhouse and studio in Canby, Oregon, to a house with swimming pool and studio in the desert outside Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. Tom’s work achieves new heights of artistry and recognition, and Elaine emerges as a notable artist in her own right. The Mud-Pie Dilemma, a 217-page hardcover, also provides inside information about the craft and art of working in clay–including recipes and tips for 40 of Tom’s much-praised glazes. 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. |
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