Widely considered to be the most comprehensive introduction to ceramics available, this book contains numerous step-by-step illustrations of various ceramic techniques to guide the beginner, as well as inspirational ceramic pieces from contemporary potters from around the world. For the more experienced ceramist, there is a wealth of technical detail on aspects such as glaze formulas and temperature conversions which make the book an ideal reference. The fourth edition has been updated to include profiles of key ceramists who have influenced the field, new material on marketing ceramics (including using the internet), more on the use of computers, and added coverage of paperclays, using gold and alternative glazes.

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Susan Peterson is Professor Emerita of Ceramics at Hunter College and is a practising ceramist whose work has been exhibited throughout the world. Her numerous books on ceramics include Working with Clay, Contemporary Ceramics, and Jun Kaneko. Jan Peterson is a high school and college ceramic teacher, ceramic artist and jeweller.