Bernard Leach was a British studio potter and art teacher, regarded as the "Father of British studio pottery." His work emphasized the fusion of craft and personal expression, drawing inspiration from both Eastern and Western traditions. Leach's philosophy centered on creating functional, aesthetically pleasing objects that would enrich daily life. His influence on the development of modern pottery remains evident today.
There can be no potter in the world whose name is more widely known and respected than that of Bernard Leach. He is as famous in Japan and the East as he is in Europe and America, not only as an artist-craftsman but also as a thinker.
A new edition of Bernard Leach's autobiography featuring previously unpublished photographs and drawings
Written by Bernard Leach, the father of British studio pottery, this seminal book is the first treatise to be written by a potter on the workshop traditions handed down from the greatest period of Chinese ceramics in the Sung dynasty. With this book, potters can learn everything from how to adapt recipes for pigments and glazes to designing kilns.