My Book: Ceramics: Tools and Techniques for the Contemporary Maker. Published by Jacqui Small

It's here at last! My book is out and available from all good book retailers. So far it has had a positive review and lots of nice comments.

The image on the right is the USA version: Ceramics Bible, Chronicle Books

Here is the blurb for the book:

Ceramics Tools and Techniques for the Contemporary Maker
by Louisa Taylor
£30

Ceramics is a beautiful and authoritative reference book by a multi-award-winning ceramicist. Comprehensive and visually arresting, it is a compelling examination of ceramics design, materials and techniques. Ceramics is the first title in a new range of books, the Contemporary Craft Collection.

The book walks the reader through the entire ceramic design process. It examines traditional methods alongside gorgeous contemporary styles and adaptations, to offer a unique and inspirational insight into the art and craft of ceramics for today’s artisan.

Interviews with leading international designers provide an understanding of the range of different working methods, materials, and developing techniques. Ceramics features step-by-step workshops, 700 full-colour illustrations and photographs and instructions on ceramic methods and techniques. The comprehensive resource section details the practicalities of learning about and selling ceramics in the contemporary market.

Louisa Taylor is a multi-award-winning ceramicist based in London. Alongside producing and selling her own range of internationally successful tableware, Louisa also teaches at the University of Brighton, and she is a professional member of the Crafts Potters Association and Contemporary Applied Arts.