Pioneer Pottery Book

Pioneer Pottery is a classic text in ceramic literature. Author Michael Cardew was one of the early and influential figures in British ceramics. In 1942, the Crown Agents asked him to go to Nigeria to set up a pottery. It was his experiences there and later in the Gold Coast that formed the basis for this book that has influenced generations of potters around the world.

This completely redesigned new edition is being published in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Cardew's birth. His son, Seth Cardew, himself a well-known potter, has written a new introduction to this volume. A new full-color section featuring photographs of previously unshown work is also included. This book has brought great inspiration and guidance to potters for decades, and this new and updated edition will educate and enlighten for decades to come.