Pottery in the Making by Dora Lunn ARCA Dryad Press VGC Great old book on pottery,sections on the histiry as well as instructional,very well illustrated with photos,diagrams etc.
Some headings:- Handmade pottery/ Slabwork ,bricks,tiles / Throwing / Firing-biscuit / Kiln maintenance / Firing - glost / Mould making / recipes etc.
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