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Books: Subjects: Pottery
A Single Shardby Linda Sue Park List Price: $6.50 Available from Amazon $6.50 On 7-19-2006 
See Item's Page From Publishers Weekly Park (Seesaw Girl) molds a moving tribute to perseverance and creativity in this finely etched novel set in mid- to late 12th-century Korea. In Ch'ul'po, a potter's village, Crane-man (so called because of one shriveled leg) raises 10-year-old orphan Tree Ear (named for a mushroom that grows "without benefit of "parent-seed"). Though the pair reside under a bridge, surviving on cast-off rubbish and fallen grains of rice, they believe "stealing and begging made a man no better than a dog." From afar, Tree Ear admires the work of the potters until he accidentally destroys a piece by Min, the most talented of the town's craftsmen, and pays his debt in servitude for nine days. Park convincingly conveys how a community of artists works (chopping wood for a communal kiln, cutting clay to be thrown, etc.) and effectively builds the relationships between characters through their actions (e.g., Tree Ear hides half his lunch each day for Crane-man, and Min's soft-hearted wife surreptitiously fills the bowl). She charts Tree Ear's transformation from apprentice to artist and portrays his selflessness during a pilgrimage to Songdo to show Min's work to the royal court he faithfully continues even after robbers shatter the work and he has only a single shard to show. Readers will not soon forget these characters or their sacrifices. Ages 10-14. Copyright 2001 Cahners business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.From School Library Journal Grade 5-8-Linda Sue Park's 2002 Newbery Award-winning story (Clarion, 2001) about Tree-ear, a 12th century Korean orphan who finds his future through his intuitive interest in the potter's trade, is nicely rendered by Graeme Malcolm. Tree-ear's early years have been spent in the care of the homeless but inventive Crane-man, who has taught him to find a meal among what other villagers have rejected as scrap and shelter beneath a bridge or in an old kimchee cellar, as the season dictates. Now about 12 years old, Tree-ear extends his social and labor habits to an elderly and idiosyncratic potter, first because Tree-ear must repay Min for a pot he damaged when he touched it without permission, and then as Min's helper, a job for which he is paid in food and the motherly affection of Min's wife. In a village renowned for its pottery, those in the trade eagerly anticipate a visit from the representative of the Korean court, each potter hoping that his designs will be selected for royal use. Tree-ear discovers a rival potter's invention of a new surface design technique that he knows Min could use to better effect than does the inventor. Eventually, the technique is revealed and Min is able to adapt it to his excellent work, sending Tree-ear on a long and dangerous journey to court with two sample pieces. By the time Tree-ear arrives, he has but a single shard to show the court's pottery expert. Malcolm's light British accent is clear and adds a sense of "another place, another time" to this tale. However, many of the issues transcend centuries and cultures: What is home? Can one own a creative idea? How much of an art object must be seen in order to judge its quality? This book will engage both individual readers and discussion groups; the audio version makes it accessible to a broader audience, while giving style and substance to those who have read the print version. Francisca Goldsmith, Berkeley Public Library, CA Copyright 2002 Cahners business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. |
Pottery Barn Home (Pottery Barn Design Library)by Clay Ide (Editor), Samantha Moss (Editor) List Price: $39.95 Available from Amazon $25.17 On 7-19-2006 
See Item's Page Book Description Introducing the ultimate sourcebook for the stylish home: pottery Barn House & Home is filled with easy ideas for decorating, updating, and furnishing a cohesive, welcoming space. Whatever your style or budget, whether you’re completely remodeling or simply refreshing one room, you’ll find inspiration and practical guidelines to make your home a special place to be. Key Features and Benefits: * Discover hundreds of easy solutions for every aspect of home decorating: space planning, color selection, lighting, materials, fabrics, furnishings, accessories, and displays * Get a glimpse inside real-life living rooms, gourmet kitchens, spa baths, home offices, outdoor spaces, and rooms of every style—including 700 photos commissioned exclusively for pottery Barn books * Learn about the latest design options for floors, fireplaces, bath fixtures, home offices, outdoor furniture, and more * Find quick styling tips for photo displays, table settings, front entryways, bookshelves, and more Pottery Barn House & Home puts the expertise of America’s leading source for home design at your fingertips and shows you how easy it is to create beautiful, personal spaces in your home. With chapters devoted to living, dining, cooking, sleeping, bathing, working, and relaxing, plus separate instructive sections on color, lighting, and materials, pottery Barn House & Home demystifies decorating. * Case studies take you in to real-life rooms and show you how and why each works. * Design options give you all the information you need about the basics, from arranging seating to selecting bath fittings. * Style guidelines offer easy, how-to advice for decorating that makes styling simple and shows you how to make quick but dramatic changes to your decor.
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Kids Rooms (Pottery Barn Kids)by Margaret Sabo Wills, et al List Price: $24.95 Available from Amazon $15.72 On 7-19-2006 
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Hand-Building Techniques (Ceramics Class)by Joaquim Chavarria List Price: $14.95 Available from Amazon $10.17 On 7-19-2006
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The Mosaic Artist's Bible: Over 300 Traditional and Contemporary Designsby Teresa Mills List Price: $24.95 Available from Amazon $15.72 On 7-19-2006
See Item's Page Book Description The Mosaic Artist’s Bible is an invaluable sourcebook for both novice and experienced mosaicists, featuring more than 200 themed, traceable motifs and a wealth of information and instruction. Spiral–bound to lie flat for easy use. Publisher Description Mosaicists of every level will delight in this new sourcebook, featuring page after page of inspiring motifs. Arranged by theme—from animals, birds, and marine life to flowers, cultural symbols, and children’s motifs—these striking designs are easy to copy and scale. A comprehensive techniques section offers step–by–step instructions on everything from choosing materials and selecting color combinations to cutting and grouting tiles, while a gallery section demonstrates how the motifs can be used to decorate ceramics, furniture, and accessories—or be works of art on their own. Written by a mosaic artist of international standing, this is a rich source of ideas for all who aspire to this ancient, enduringly beautiful art form. A Crafter’s Choice Book Club Selection
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500 Pitchers: Contemporary Expressions of a Classic Form (A Lark Ceramics Book)by Lark List Price: $24.95 Available from Amazon $15.72 On 7-19-2006 
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500 Figures in Clay: Ceramic Artists Celebrate the Human Form (A Lark Ceramics Book)by Lark Books (Editor) List Price: $24.95 Available from Amazon $15.72 On 7-19-2006
See Item's Page Book Description It’s an absolutely unequalled photographic gallery: no other book has ever presented such a varied, captivating collection of contemporary ceramics based on the human form. The works range from representational to abstract, from artful realism to provocative surrealism, and many of them come from leaders in the field such as Judy Fox, Kurt Weiser, and Andy Nasisse. Kay Yourist has produced female forms that are smooth, minimalist vessels with only the slightest hint of breasts and belly. The simple, rounded features of Diane Lublinski’s black-and-white figures possess a fun, clown-like whimsy. Michael A. Prather’s mournful ceramic portraits have frowning faces and pointed dunce-like heads in a muted color palette. Many of the ceramics come with detail images and illuminating artist’s commentary. |
Kovels' New Dictionary of Marks: Pottery and Porcelain 1850 to Present (Kovel's Dictionary of Marks)by Ralph Kovel, Terry Kovel List Price: $19.00 Available from Amazon $12.35 On 7-19-2006
See Item's Page Product Review "As millions already know, any book carrying the Kovel byline will be as reliable, informative, and fact-filled as any collector could wish." --American Country Collectibles "What the Kovels don't know about antiques isn't worth knowing." --House Beautiful "The Kovels are arguably the authorities on antiques and collectibles in this country." --Los Angeles Times Product Review "As millions already know, any book carrying the Kovel byline will be as reliable, informative, and fact-filled as any collector could wish." --American Country Collectibles "What the Kovels don't know about antiques isn't worth knowing." --House Beautiful "The Kovels are arguably the authorities on antiques and collectibles in this country." --Los Angeles Times |
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