Gay Judson on tue 5 dec 06
A great list, Tony. I'm off to Steve's to order the ones I don't
have!
Thanks for the recommendations and the notes about each. I bet
there are
others who will also be making their list and checking it twice
before
calling The Potter's Store.
Happy Holidays, see you at NCECA.
Gay Judson in San Antonio, TX
David Hendley on tue 5 dec 06
Indeed, may of these books are on my list.
My copy of Pioneer Pottery is a genuine 'printed in Great Britian'
edition from 1971, and, as Tony, who knows me too well implied,
I referenced it in my 1975 thesis.
I only regret that I was too shy to ask MC to sign it for me when
I had the opportunity in 1974.
I have the first edition of The Potters Dictionary, when it was
written only by Frank. It has always been a mystery to me
how it was suddenly written by Frank AND Janet in the next,
substantially unchanged, edition.
John Britt generously sent me a copy of his book as thanks for
doing some proofreading for it.
I would add "Out of the Earth Into the Fire" to the list, but
realize Tony might have left it out because it can get kind
of technical.
And, speaking of Steve Branfman, he was kind enough to buy
my extruding videos and CD for inclusion in his catalog. I always
encourage potters to forget about the likes of B&N and Amazon
and order from fellow potters or at least suppliers.
David Hendley
Maydelle, Texas
david(at)farmpots(dot)com
http://www.farmpots.com
----- Original Message -----
> Gaye: It is with great pleasure that I will recommend books to order from
> Steve Branfman for Xmas. There is nothing I enjoy more than spending
> someone
> elses money. I'm going to list my top ten favs not in order of preference
> but just from my tiny wee brain.
> Gaye- I have to think that a potters library is incomplete without a book
> by
> Leach and Cardew
> #1 A Potter's Book- Bernard Leach- my edition is 1947. Recipes that I use
> to
> this day and a philsophy about pots that I usually unsuccessfully try to
> lend to Clayart.
> #2 Pioneer Pottery- Michael Cardew- at first glance this appears to be a
> book that would appeal to the likes of David Hendley- pugmills, screw
> tops,
> and all kinds of techie stuff. Buy it if only for page 236 and his
> thoughts
> on pricing and being a potter that makes work that is alive. this a page
> that has kept my work alive for over 25 years thru good times and bad.
> Tell Jim Bob to buy ya these books, a bottle or two of Pino Grigio and he
> may be the the happiest man in Texas.
> Best to you both.
> Tony
clennell on tue 5 dec 06
Gaye: It is with great pleasure that I will recommend books to order from
Steve Branfman for Xmas. There is nothing I enjoy more than spending someone
elses money. I'm going to list my top ten favs not in order of preference
but just from my tiny wee brain.
High Fire Glazes by John Britt- I think is the best high fire glaze book on
the market. It is full of eye candy, recipes and voila -how to fire them to
get the desired results. If he were smart he'd go after the larger Cone 6
market with the same high quality product.
The Potter's Dictionary- Frank and Janet Hamer. A must in any potters
library. Any dictionary that has about 10 pages on silica alone is more than
thorough.
Making Marks - Robin Hopper. All of Hoppers books are good but I think this
is his crowning glory. this is an amazing resource of decorative techniques.
A Potter's Workbook- Clary Illian. This paperback workbook is a great
resource for throwers. there are lots of how to books on how to make crappy
looking pots. This is not one of them. Very well made pots.
Tableware in Clay (from studio and workshop)- Karen Ann Wood- A very nice
book with great pics of functional pots.
Mimbres Pottery (Ancient Art of the American Southwest) I thru this book in
for you. What I love about it is what they can do by dividing a circle.
Contemporary Ceramics ( i think this is the title) I can't find it among all
the books) by Kevin Hultch- this book is full of eye candy and he is an
excellent writer.
May- May Davis .Her Story written by May Davis- May was the wife of Harry
Davis. harry was a legend among potters and his wife was little known but a
formidable force among potters- a interesting tale for women married to men
that are forces in their field.
Warren MacKenzie- an American Potter by David Lewis- some nice pots and
some interesting philsophy by a potter rated one of the top 10 in the world.
Ash Glazes- Phil Rogers- my first edition is almost wore out- the 2nd editon
is even more complete- great eye candy, lots of recipes and biographies of
excellent studio potters
Gaye- I have to think that a potters library is incomplete without a book by
Leach and Cardew
#1 A Potter's Book- Bernard Leach- my edition is 1947. Recipes that I use to
this day and a philsophy about pots that I usually unsuccessfully try to
lend to Clayart.
#2 Pioneer Pottery- Michael Cardew- at first glance this appears to be a
book that would appeal to the likes of David Hendley- pugmills, screw tops,
and all kinds of techie stuff. Buy it if only for page 236 and his thoughts
on pricing and being a potter that makes work that is alive. this a page
that has kept my work alive for over 25 years thru good times and bad.
Tell Jim Bob to buy ya these books, a bottle or two of Pino Grigio and he
may be the the happiest man in Texas.
Best to you both.
Tony
Tony and Sheila Clennell
Sour Cherry Pottery
4545 King Street
Beamsville, Ontario
CANADA L0R 1B1
How To Make Handmade Cane Handles, Taking the Macho Outta Bigware
and Get a Handle On It DVD's available at
http://www.sourcherrypottery.com
Kathy McDonald on wed 6 dec 06
4 books I would "never" part with ( not even to lend
overnight) are by Daniel Rhodes:
1) Pottery Form (1976)
2) Clay and Glazes for the Potter (original 1957..2nd
edition 1973)
3) Stoneware and Porcelain: The Art of High Fire Pottery (
8th printing 1974)
4) Tamba Pottery:The Timeless Art of a Japanese Village
(1970)
I constantly re-read these books for inspiration, especially
the one on form.
I lent the Kiln building one
and never had it returned.
-----Original Message-----
From: Clayart [mailto:CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG]On Behalf Of
David
Hendley
Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2006 10:26 PM
To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Subject: Re: Gaye's Christmas Book List
Indeed, may of these books are on my list.
My copy of Pioneer Pottery is a genuine 'printed in Great
Britian'
edition from 1971, and, as Tony, who knows me too well
implied,
I referenced it in my 1975 thesis.
I only regret that I was too shy to ask MC to sign it for me
when
I had the opportunity in 1974.
I have the first edition of The Potters Dictionary, when it
was
written only by Frank. It has always been a mystery to me
how it was suddenly written by Frank AND Janet in the next,
substantially unchanged, edition.
John Britt generously sent me a copy of his book as thanks
for
doing some proofreading for it.
I would add "Out of the Earth Into the Fire" to the list,
but
realize Tony might have left it out because it can get kind
of technical.
And, speaking of Steve Branfman, he was kind enough to buy
my extruding videos and CD for inclusion in his catalog. I
always
encourage potters to forget about the likes of B&N and
Amazon
and order from fellow potters or at least suppliers.
David Hendley
Maydelle, Texas
david(at)farmpots(dot)com
http://www.farmpots.com
----- Original Message -----
> Gaye: It is with great pleasure that I will recommend
books to order from
> Steve Branfman for Xmas. There is nothing I enjoy more
than spending
> someone
> elses money. I'm going to list my top ten favs not in
order of preference
> but just from my tiny wee brain.
> Gaye- I have to think that a potters library is incomplete
without a book
> by
> Leach and Cardew
> #1 A Potter's Book- Bernard Leach- my edition is 1947.
Recipes that I use
> to
> this day and a philsophy about pots that I usually
unsuccessfully try to
> lend to Clayart.
> #2 Pioneer Pottery- Michael Cardew- at first glance this
appears to be a
> book that would appeal to the likes of David Hendley-
pugmills, screw
> tops,
> and all kinds of techie stuff. Buy it if only for page 236
and his
> thoughts
> on pricing and being a potter that makes work that is
alive. this a page
> that has kept my work alive for over 25 years thru good
times and bad.
> Tell Jim Bob to buy ya these books, a bottle or two of
Pino Grigio and he
> may be the the happiest man in Texas.
> Best to you both.
> Tony
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Marcia Selsor on wed 6 dec 06
Gee Tony,
I have all but 2 of your list. That's goof to know.
Thanks for the comments/reviews of the books.Although my Potters Book
is so worn its embarrassing. I had a fellow potter see it and laugh.
I have had it since 1968. Got it for $6.95 says the sticker holding
the cover together. Good books get good use. My Pioneer Pottery book
is in similar condition but lost its cover long ago. Has a little
clay on it too because for years I had to refer to it in the shop to
look as which direction to level teapot spouts. I am really visually
dyslexic!! I love my books almost as much as I love my pottery
collection.
Russel showed me a photo of his collection of small pots. He built
shelves in a window. I think that is my next home improvement
project. I just finished my book shelves and I am finally unpacking
my books. I shipped 960 pounds via parcel post. I am loving our new
home in Texas and I need to flush out all my little joys like books
and pots to complete my nest.
My best wishes to fellow clayarters for a blessed holiday season.
Marcia Selsor
http://marciaselsor.com
On Dec 5, 2006, at 7:44 PM, clennell wrote:
> Gaye: It is with great pleasure that I will recommend books to
> order from
> Steve Branfman for Xmas. There is nothing I enjoy more than
> spending someone
> elses money. I'm going to list my top ten favs not in order of
> preference
> but just from my tiny wee brain.
>
> High Fire Glazes by John Britt- I think is the best high fire
> glaze book on
> the market. It is full of eye candy, recipes and voila -how to fire
> them to
> get the desired results. If he were smart he'd go after the larger
> Cone 6
> market with the same high quality product.
>
> The Potter's Dictionary- Frank and Janet Hamer. A must in any potters
> library. Any dictionary that has about 10 pages on silica alone is
> more than
> thorough.
>
> Making Marks - Robin Hopper. All of Hoppers books are good but I
> think this
> is his crowning glory. this is an amazing resource of decorative
> techniques.
>
> A Potter's Workbook- Clary Illian. This paperback workbook is a great
> resource for throwers. there are lots of how to books on how to
> make crappy
> looking pots. This is not one of them. Very well made pots.
>
> Tableware in Clay (from studio and workshop)- Karen Ann Wood- A
> very nice
> book with great pics of functional pots.
>
> Mimbres Pottery (Ancient Art of the American Southwest) I thru this
> book in
> for you. What I love about it is what they can do by dividing a
> circle.
>
> Contemporary Ceramics ( i think this is the title) I can't find it
> among all
> the books) by Kevin Hultch- this book is full of eye candy and he
> is an
> excellent writer.
>
> May- May Davis .Her Story written by May Davis- May was the wife
> of Harry
> Davis. harry was a legend among potters and his wife was little
> known but a
> formidable force among potters- a interesting tale for women
> married to men
> that are forces in their field.
>
> Warren MacKenzie- an American Potter by David Lewis- some nice
> pots and
> some interesting philsophy by a potter rated one of the top 10 in
> the world.
>
> Ash Glazes- Phil Rogers- my first edition is almost wore out- the
> 2nd editon
> is even more complete- great eye candy, lots of recipes and
> biographies of
> excellent studio potters
>
> Gaye- I have to think that a potters library is incomplete without
> a book by
> Leach and Cardew
> #1 A Potter's Book- Bernard Leach- my edition is 1947. Recipes that
> I use to
> this day and a philsophy about pots that I usually unsuccessfully
> try to
> lend to Clayart.
> #2 Pioneer Pottery- Michael Cardew- at first glance this appears to
> be a
> book that would appeal to the likes of David Hendley- pugmills,
> screw tops,
> and all kinds of techie stuff. Buy it if only for page 236 and his
> thoughts
> on pricing and being a potter that makes work that is alive. this a
> page
> that has kept my work alive for over 25 years thru good times and bad.
> Tell Jim Bob to buy ya these books, a bottle or two of Pino Grigio
> and he
> may be the the happiest man in Texas.
> Best to you both.
> Tony
>
>
>
> Tony and Sheila Clennell
> Sour Cherry Pottery
> 4545 King Street
> Beamsville, Ontario
> CANADA L0R 1B1
> How To Make Handmade Cane Handles, Taking the Macho Outta Bigware
> and Get a Handle On It DVD's available at
> http://www.sourcherrypottery.com
Patrick Cross on wed 6 dec 06
Here's a few from my book case...
*The Potter's Alternative* Harry Davis
http://www.crowancrafts.co.uk/pottery/harryintro.htm
*The Self-reliant Potter* Andrew Holden
http://www.allbookstores.com/book/compare/0671611933
This little book is out-of-print and really hard to come by unless you're
willing to drop a big chunk of change for it... I bought it specifically
for the detailed working drawings of the Leach style treadle wheel. I think
there are two on eBay right now...in the Buy-It-Now section.
http://cgi.ebay.com/The-Self-Reliant-Potter-by-Andrew-Holden-Rare-HB-w-dj_W0QQitemZ330019944437QQihZ014QQcategoryZ378QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/The-Self-Reliant-Potter-by-Holden-Andrew_W0QQitemZ200029549639QQihZ010QQcategoryZ378QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/The-Self-Reliant-Potter_W0QQitemZ160048295694QQihZ006QQcategoryZ378QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem
*Brothers in Clay...The Story of Georgia Folk Pottery* John A. Burrison
http://www.amazon.com/Brothers-Clay-Story-Georgia-Pottery/dp/0820316962
http://cgi.ebay.com/Brothers-in-Clay-Georgia-Folk-Pottery-book-Crocks-Jars_W0QQitemZ330057444318QQihZ014QQcategoryZ2773QQcmdZViewItem
http://search.abaa.org/dbp2/book1598_%5B90192%5D.html
And this is sort of a fun book my sister gave me for Christmas one year...
*The 100 Best Small Art Towns in America* John Villani
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4579419303&category=378
http://www.valorebooks.com/ShowBook?ISBN=1562612751&ovmkt=RAKFRO1EKPU7S4DMRKE8S3PEK8&date=12/04/06
http://www.amazon.com/100-Best-Small-Towns-America/dp/1562614053
It even has Canada's Best included for Tony... My copy came out in
1998...so the ranking may have changed some.
Patrick Cross (cone10soda)
On 12/5/06, David Hendley wrote:
>
> Indeed, may of these books are on my list.
> My copy of Pioneer Pottery is a genuine 'printed in Great Britian'
> edition from 1971, and, as Tony, who knows me too well implied,
> I referenced it in my 1975 thesis.
> I only regret that I was too shy to ask MC to sign it for me when
> I had the opportunity in 1974.
> I have the first edition of The Potters Dictionary, when it was
> written only by Frank. It has always been a mystery to me
> how it was suddenly written by Frank AND Janet in the next,
> substantially unchanged, edition.
> John Britt generously sent me a copy of his book as thanks for
> doing some proofreading for it.
> I would add "Out of the Earth Into the Fire" to the list, but
> realize Tony might have left it out because it can get kind
> of technical.
>
> And, speaking of Steve Branfman, he was kind enough to buy
> my extruding videos and CD for inclusion in his catalog. I always
> encourage potters to forget about the likes of B&N and Amazon
> and order from fellow potters or at least suppliers.
>
> David Hendley
> Maydelle, Texas
> david(at)farmpots(dot)com
> http://www.farmpots.com
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> > Gaye: It is with great pleasure that I will recommend books to order
> from
> > Steve Branfman for Xmas. There is nothing I enjoy more than spending
> > someone
> > elses money. I'm going to list my top ten favs not in order of
> preference
> > but just from my tiny wee brain.
>
>
> > Gaye- I have to think that a potters library is incomplete without a
> book
> > by
> > Leach and Cardew
> > #1 A Potter's Book- Bernard Leach- my edition is 1947. Recipes that I
> use
> > to
> > this day and a philsophy about pots that I usually unsuccessfully try to
> > lend to Clayart.
> > #2 Pioneer Pottery- Michael Cardew- at first glance this appears to be a
> > book that would appeal to the likes of David Hendley- pugmills, screw
> > tops,
> > and all kinds of techie stuff. Buy it if only for page 236 and his
> > thoughts
> > on pricing and being a potter that makes work that is alive. this a page
> > that has kept my work alive for over 25 years thru good times and bad.
> > Tell Jim Bob to buy ya these books, a bottle or two of Pino Grigio and
> he
> > may be the the happiest man in Texas.
> > Best to you both.
> > Tony
>
>
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>
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David Hendley on wed 6 dec 06
I was also too shy to ask Daniel Rhodes to sign my books.
He lived down the road from Big Creek Pottery school when
I was there in 1973, and he was around all the time.
He had just moved there, after retiring from Alfred, and was
firing the kitchen tiles for his new home at the school.
One of the best lessons I learned was watching the famous
teacher and author of the "Kilns" book unload a kiln with a
shovel: Clay doesn't care who you are - if you don't pay
attention it will knock you down!
I lent my first edition of Olsen's Kiln book and it was lost.
They bought me the new edition to replace it.
David Hendley
Maydelle, Texas
david@farmpots.com
www.farmpots.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kathy McDonald"
To: <>
Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 8:01 AM
Subject: Re: Gaye's Christmas Book List
>4 books I would "never" part with ( not even to lend
> overnight) are by Daniel Rhodes:
>
> 1) Pottery Form (1976)
>
> 2) Clay and Glazes for the Potter (original 1957..2nd
> edition 1973)
>
> 3) Stoneware and Porcelain: The Art of High Fire Pottery (
> 8th printing 1974)
>
> 4) Tamba Pottery:The Timeless Art of a Japanese Village
> (1970)
>
> I constantly re-read these books for inspiration, especially
> the one on form.
>
> I lent the Kiln building one
> and never had it returned.
>
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