Raku, Pit & Barrel: Firing Techniques (Ceramic Arts Handbook)

This is a very informative book on how to do these great firings. Now I just have to find a place to dig a hole LOL

I am very disappointed with this book; the reason?It is advertised as being a book on firing techniques, but the information on firing is very scarce and it is mostly a compendium of a few american potters who wrote their own article in which they mostly talk about their life (wife, children and what they do) rather than explaining what the technique they present is. Many parts of the book are a copy and paste from other articles. The only good thing is the photographs which show beautiful work.In conclusion, if you are looking for a book on firing techniques do not buy this one.

This is great book! Can't wait to try out some of these techniques. It's more of a "pottery" book than a "Ceramics" book but lots to glean and learn.

A great book, with lots of techniques to try out and learn from. Steve Branfman provides good advice on naked raku slip, and others give good tips on firing.These are articles that have been published over the years in Ceramics Monthly magazine. Anyone looking to start, or broaden their use of these techniques is advised to take a look at this book.

de belles photos, techniques, etc...pas déçuje suis juste amateur et débutant!livre aussi de table!beau livre :) :)