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Ceramics: A Potter's Handbook

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This classic handbook introduces students to the fundamentals of the ceramic arts, beginning with a comprehensive history of ceramic materials, techniques, and practices up to the present day and then moving to a detailed presentation of ceramic techniques from the most basic to the complex. This new edition has been thoroughly updated throughout to incorporate the many new resources and materials available to ceramists as well as the most current techniques and technical and safety information. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cengage Learning; 6th edition (November 20, 2001)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 439 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0030289378


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 78


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.45 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 1.25 x 9.75 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #399,968 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #133 in Pottery & Ceramic Craft (Books) #2,962 in Art History & Criticism (Books) #4,088 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Epiphany and resurrection of an venerable important text
I have 3 (including editions 1 & 5) of this ground breaking text by Glen C Nelson. It seems the driving force behind this new and spectacular presentation of edition 6 is Richard Burkett. His fingerprints are all over the glaze section among others. This volume is a MUST HAVE AT ALL COSTS for any novice and master potter alike. I now have a new "Bible" for my studio. Special thanks to Glen Nelson who has inspired millions of us with his dynamite dedication to teaching and setting a stellar height of perfection to our craft. He is a living legend in my mind and soul. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2009 by Paul

  • Good book.
This was a good copy for the college class and came on time. I have another review earlier that stated it wasn't in good condition. But that was the other book for the college semester for my daughter. My apologies for the wrong review before.
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2018 by megan nelson

  • Positive experience
This is a required school book, not a reading book for pleasure. It is written to inform and educate. It arrived in plenty of time for the school term and in good condition, as promised.
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2015 by Patti H

  • Much better than what I thought!!!
Ordered a used book and thought it would be covered with notes, markings, torn pages, etc., but it was great. Only a few page curls, but not a mark in the book itself. GREAT BUY.
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2013 by yepifly2

  • Pottery
Although this book was published in the '70's, it still has very valid information for beginner potters. I highly recommend this book to anyone that does pottery!
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2014 by C. Hobbs

  • Solid book for every new potter.
Excellent book that provides just what a new potter needs.
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2017 by Katherine Dressler

  • "Required" for community college class
This was a "required" book for my class, but the college was charging $90 for it. When the teacher heard that, she told us all that it wasn't worth that. When I said I got it for about $30, she said it was definitely worth it for that much and was a great book to have. However, from flipping through it hasn't really caught my interest (pictures are all black and white and seem out of date), and I haven't actually needed to use it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2013 by Julie B

  • Great for college class
Needed this book for college course. Ordered used, still in good shape, not perfect but nice.
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2017 by AliDal

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