Simon Leach's Pottery Handbook
Simon Leach
Abrams
<p>At one time or another, every potter gets frustrated at the wheel. Whether struggling to center the clay or attach a handle with precision, potters of all levels crave advice and answers, and world-renowned ceramicist and YouTube sensation Simon Leach has plenty to give. In S<i>imon Leach's Pottery Handbook</i>&#8212;a book-and-DVD package&#8212;he presents clear tutorials and loads of original instruction on all of the core techniques, from studio setup to basic throwing, to applying appendages, trimming, glazing, and firing. For each technique, detailed step-by-step photography captures the subtle, intricate movements that typically fly by too fast to be learned when watching a video lesson; callouts then lead readers to the relevant video on the DVD so they can see the technique demonstrated in real time&#8212;an ideal combination that makes learning from the master easy.<p>Praise for <i>Simon Leach's Pottery Handbook</i>:<p>"A definitive guide for every step of pottery...