Description: THE POTTER'S ALTERNATIVE Methuen Australia 1st edition 1987 large hardcover in original dust wrapper with 436 pages. Definitive text by Harry Davis. Profusely illustrated. Harry Davis Welsh -born with Swiss/English parents did his time at Broadstone Potters near Poole and then moved to Bernard and David Leach's Leach Pottery in Cornwall.After a period in Africa and Paraguay Davis and his wife May established Crowan Pottery near Praze in England.The pottery became famous but due to the cold war and because of their pacifist leanings they moved to New Zealand in 1962. There he established the famous Crewenna Poteries. This title is a must-have for all potters or clay workers. Showing self reliance by using their own raw materials in the art of their trade.A fascinating book that covers natural clays, sands and rocks kiln making and all other matters associated in the manufacture of pottery. A fabulous and scarce title. Thanks for looking.
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Binding: Hardcover
Modification Description: Previous owners name dated neat on flyleaf
Publisher: Methuen Australia
Subject: Potting Pottery
Modified Item: Yes
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1987
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Author: Harry Davis
Region: Australia, Oceania
Character Family: N/A
Sub-Subject: Arts and Crafts Hobbies
