[1st ed] Shoji Hamada: A Potter's Way and Work (Inscribed by Author)
First edition of Susan Peterson’s account of renowned Mingei potter Shoji Hamada’s daily life and work—the first book to offer such a perspective. Published in 1974 by Kodansha International Ltd. 8vo, hardcover with dust jacket, 239 pages with color and b/w photos. Hamada (1894-1978) worked for over 50 years in the pottery center of Mashiko; his tradition-based oeuvre influenced Western twentieth century studio ceramics, particularly through Bernard Leach and his St. Ives school. Peterson spent four months with Hamada in 1970; her observations of his work processes and life inform her account. Inscribed by the author on the title page to fellow potter WIlliemay Cheek, whose pencil signature is on the FFE. Light rubbing to extremities. Light bumping and rubbing to dj.
First edition of Susan Peterson’s account of renowned Mingei potter Shoji Hamada’s daily life and work—the first book to offer such a perspective. Published in 1974 by Kodansha International Ltd. 8vo, hardcover with dust jacket, 239 pages with color and b/w photos. Hamada (1894-1978) worked for over 50 years in the pottery center of Mashiko; his tradition-based oeuvre influenced Western twentieth century studio ceramics, particularly through Bernard Leach and his St. Ives school. Peterson spent four months with Hamada in 1970; her observations of his work processes and life inform her account. Inscribed by the author on the title page to fellow potter WIlliemay Cheek, whose pencil signature is on the FFE. Light rubbing to extremities. Light bumping and rubbing to dj.
First edition of Susan Peterson’s account of renowned Mingei potter Shoji Hamada’s daily life and work—the first book to offer such a perspective. Published in 1974 by Kodansha International Ltd. 8vo, hardcover with dust jacket, 239 pages with color and b/w photos. Hamada (1894-1978) worked for over 50 years in the pottery center of Mashiko; his tradition-based oeuvre influenced Western twentieth century studio ceramics, particularly through Bernard Leach and his St. Ives school. Peterson spent four months with Hamada in 1970; her observations of his work processes and life inform her account. Inscribed by the author on the title page to fellow potter WIlliemay Cheek, whose pencil signature is on the FFE. Light rubbing to extremities. Light bumping and rubbing to dj.
