{"product_id":"potters-book-1","title":"Potters Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e''I have tried to formulate a criterion by which good pots may be judged . . . a pot in order to be good should be a genuine expression of life. It implies sincerity on the part of the potter and truth in the conception and execution of the work.''\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBernard Leach (1887-1979) is generally reckoned to be the ''father of British studio pottery.'' Born in Hong Kong, profoundly influenced by both an upbringing and studies in Japan, Leach developed a vision of pottery that interwove art, craft, design and philosophy. In 1920 he co-founded the Leach Pottery in St Ives, Cornwall, and \u003ci\u003eA Potter''s Book\u003c\/i\u003e was first published in 1940. Within these pages Leach communicates his deeply-held convictions, through an account of the standards and materials essential to English slipware, stoneware, Japanese raku and Oriental porcelain.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFaber Finds is devoted to restoring to readers a wealth of lost or neglected classics and authors of distinction. The range embraces fiction, non-fiction, the arts and children''s books. For a full list of available titles visit www.faberfinds.co.uk. To join the dialogue with fellow book-lovers please see our blog, www.faberfindsblog.co.uk.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57321456370046,"sku":"NW9780571283675","price":20.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9780571283675.jpg?v=1778639295","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/en-eu\/products\/potters-book-1","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}