Ceramic Form

In this new, revised edition of Ceramic Form (1988), the author explains the working methods of more than 150 contemporary potters and considers their approaches to design and decoration of bowls and bottles through the use of color, patterns, and texture. A unique directory of forms in profile make this at once a history and guide for collectors, an inspirational library of forms for potters, and an invaluable illustratedsource for collectors.

Peter Lane is a well-known British ceramicist. He was senior lecturer at the University of East Anglia for many years before retiring to make ceramics full-time. He is a popular guest speaker and demonstrator both in the UK, on the Continent and in Australia. He has also written a number of other books on ceramics.