The Potter's Bible: An Essential Illustrated Reference for both Beginner and Advanced Potters (1) (Artist/Craft Bible Series)

I bought this book after downloading the Kindle sample as I liked the writer's style. Anyhow, it arrived this morning. I was a little surprised by how small it is; roughly the size of an A5 year to page diary, but that's not a bad thing and the concealed spiral bind does allow it to open flat.Content wise, it covers nearly all common techniques although not in great depth. Noticeably there is very little help on troubleshooting, and the health and safety chapter is tucked away at the back instead of being one of the first chapters (naughty!).Most annoying was the pinch pot project that is designed to be fired in a bucket of sawdust. Great, I thought. I can do a sample burn in the garden. Get to the kilning/firing section...no mention of a bucket...wtaf?The layout is very similar to a DK type book, although in fairness there are plenty of examples with technical details given as a basis for experiment, plus a reasonable selection of glaze recipes which are often scarce. I just don't feel that this is comprehensive enough to class as a "Bible". It also seems in places a bit dated; for example suggesting manual kick wheels were cheaper than electric, but after extensive Googling the cheapest kickwheel I found was over £300 while you can get a half decent electric wheel similar to the one I used in school in the late 70s for around £160 here on Amazon. (Personally I use a mini 12v wheel at the moment, although upsizing may happen, as my main interest is 12th scale miniature making)So to sum up, it's a great little ideas book, not worth the full price (I bought mine via Marketplace), but I suspect that the Simon Leach book I have on order will prove more in-depth (more on that when it arrives)

I bought this book as a present for someone. Looking through it, it looks like a useful resource for beginners/amateur potters. It has good quality pages and coloured pictures which make it a nice gift for someone starting out in pottery.

I always recommend this book. It’s a very useful reference for beginners and those with more experience. It’s a handy size and extremely visual. Buy it!

Helpful and informative, well done and good value for money. One of several great books for beginners

Amazing book. I am a beginner and this was such an easy read and a great help

Haven't used it properly as yet, but from a quick flick through it looks perfect and a good inspirer! Also I love the spiral bound inside, so much more practical than having to keep a book open. Great book would definitely recommend

As a compete beginner I am finding this book to be a great place to start. Quite detailed for a general book. I can't see me needing to buy another book on the subject unless I want something more detailed on a specific area. Good buy, I would recommend to a friend

I bought this for my wife who is attending pottery classes. She thought it thoroughly deserving of its high rating. She liked the illustrations and the layout. The spiral binder makes it easy to open with messy hands. Nothing not to like about it.