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The new edition of a standard reference first published in 1973 carries some 1,200 entries, the new ones addressing health and hygiene concerns, the others presenting techniques, types of glazes and firing methods, and chemical constants. Aesthetics and historical references are considered in other works by the author ( a potter in the UK for over 40 years); the scope here is practical information in the form of definitions, descriptions, formulas, recipes, analyses, and charts. Well-illustrated with photos and drawings. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
This dictionary is concerned with the physical nature of pottery and porcelain - materials, processes, types, decorative patterns and styles - and with periods, dynasties and general categories of wares.
The prime objective of this book is to be a source of ideas, inspiration, and interest to the craftsman"--Introduction (p. vii).
"An alphabetical listing of almost every material, form, term, and process used in or relating to pottery making. Well illustrated in black-and-white, with a few gorgeous color plates."--Pottery Making Illustrated (reviewing the fourth edition)