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1959 A Potter's Diary in Japan
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Description
First Edition, Illustrated, Pleasing Copy, Publishers' Original Binding, Very Scarce
A very scarce, true first edition of Bernard Leach's fascinating diary of pottery in Japan, in which he explores his craft philosophy and techniques; the first American edition titled A Potter in Japan published in hardback in 1960.
In the original publisher's wrappers.
Leach, who is regarded as 'the father of British studio pottery,' promoted pottery as a combination of Western and Eastern art; In this volume, he recollects his experiences in Japan in relation to pottery from 1952 to 1954.
A charming appreciation of Japanese culture and art, with many lovely illustrations in text.
Condition
In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, very smart with minor shelf wear only and a faint offsetting to the wraps, as well as a faint minor spotting, as usual. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Illustrated in text with various photographs and other illustrations in monochrome.
Very Good Indeed
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