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Len Castle is one of New Zealand's pre-eminent potters, an extremely accomplished and sophisticated craftsperson whose work over the past 50 years epitomises the vitality of the 20th century craft movement. Len Castle -Potter is a magnificent celebration of his life and work. It has over 170 colour plates, which provide a chronologically arranged record of Castle's oeuvre between 1947 and 2001. Len Castle has also created several photo essays to illustrate themes such as 'the potter as an alchemist' and ceramics from 'volcanic and geothermal landscapes'. Alongside the photographs the book has written contributions from Ron Sang, Nancy Pel, Douglas Lloyd-Jenkins and Galvan MacNamara, as well as from Len Castle himself.
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Len Castle: potter
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Sang Architects, Epsom, Auckland, 2002
ISBN 10: 0473087103
ISBN 13: 9780473087104
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Seller: The Secret Bookshop, Tararua, New Zealand
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. A very clean copy with a couple of small marks to the jacket. A substantial illustrated survey of the life and work of one of New Zealand's most important studio potters. The book traces Len Castle's development as an artist through more than fifty years of ceramics, with over 170 colour images presenting his work chronologically. It explores his experimentation with clay, glazes and firing techniques, together with the strong influence of New Zealand's volcanic, geothermal and natural landscapes on his distinctive forms and surfaces. Contributions from Castle and other writers provide insight into his working methods, artistic ideas and important place in New Zealand's craft movement. Seller Inventory # 052900
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