Brothers in Clay: The Story of Georgia Folk Pottery (Brown Thrasher Books)
John Burrison
Abundantly illustrated, Brothers in Clay tells the story of Georgia's rich folk pottery tradition—the historical forces that shaped it and the families and individual artisans who continue to keep it alive. This pioneering book marked the first intensive study of a southern state's pottery heritage and the first major examination of a native Georgia art form. Drawing on interviews with practicing potters, John A. Burrison ranges widely in his coverage, providing discussions of the folk potters' contributions to Georgia life and their place in southern society; detailed explanations of turning, glazing, and firing processes; and histories of the state's eight major pottery-producing centers, including genealogies of the potting families and the distinctive characteristics of their wares.
Burrison's new preface summarizes the past decade of southern folk pottery, including archaeological discoveries, museum exhibits, the appearance of important new books, and the deaths of such iconic figures as Lanier Meaders.
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Journal of American Folklore Remarkably complete in its coverage . . . Burrison combines interviews with historic evidence to write a flowing narrative spiced with brilliant photographs and effective illustrations.
Choice A fascinating book—a sort of living history . . . This book is a fitting tribute to the Georgia folk pottery movement.
Christian Science Monitor The first extensive study of a once-prominent part of the state's culture.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution Combines the popular appeal of a Foxfire volume with the painstaking academic care of the scholarly monograph.
Southern Exposure [An] exhaustive study of Georgia's pottery dynasties.
Southern Living Burrison's beautiful book . . . [is] more than an ordinary history; it is a complete study in folklife and material culture.
Western Folklore A pioneering work . . . Burrison has provided a remarkably rich and full homage to some 400 Georgia potters. Above all, he has delineated a true, living craft.
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