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1	The Craft and Art of Clay more books like this by Susan Peterson add to wishlist Written by a well-known ceramist, this introduction to ceramics combines an inspired, artistic perspective with clearly illustrated, step-by-step instruction in a simple layout. Useful for both beginners and advanced ceramists, the book features easy-to-understand explanations and extensive black-and-white and color illustrations of process ... see all copies from £8.05! new only from £19.48! \| signed copies \| first editions
2	Sculpture, Principles & Practice more books like this by Louis Slobodkin add to wishlist An authoritative and comprehensive book of the creation of sculpture, "Sculpture Principles and Practices" is the accumulation of many years of practical knowledge and experience by a noted American sculptor and art instructor. see all copies from £5.98! new only from £8.71! \| first editions
3	Modeling the Head in Clay more books like this by Bruno Lucchesi, Margit Malstrom (Photographer) add to wishlist Renowned contemporary sculptor Bruno Lucchesi takes a single life-size head through all the stages of rough in, modeling, refining the surface, and finishing and texturing, enabling the reader to see exactly how he positions and models every detail. The book demonstrates not just highlights of the creative process, but every step from beginning to ... see all copies from £9.44! new only from £12.47! \| first editions
4	500 Figures in Clay: Ceramic Artists Celebrate the Human Form more books like this by Lark Books (Editor), Veronika Alice Gunter add to wishlist Presents some of the best figurative studies created by more than 250 contemporary ceramists from around the world, spanning a multitude of artistic styles, from realistic to abstract, representational to surreal, and starkly minimalist to flamboyantly narrative. see all copies from £12.98! new only from £12.98!
5	Claywork: Form and Idea in Ceramic Design more books like this by Leon I. Nigrosh add to wishlist Hundreds of photographs will inspire you to begin working in this multifaceted medium. Before you know it, you'll be creating stunning teapots, one-of-a-kind bowls, and anything else you can dream up. see all copies from £5.41! new only from £23.65! \| signed copies \| first editions
6	A Concise History of Modern Sculpture more books like this by Sir Herbert Edward Read add to wishlist This history of modern sculpture ranges from Rodin to the present day. see all copies from £1.85! new only from £5.53! \| first editions
7	Whittling and Woodcarving more books like this by E J Tangerman add to wishlist Best book on market; clear, full. If you can cut a potato, you can carve toys, puzzles, chains, much more. Over 464 illustrations. see all copies from £1.62! new only from £6.22! \| first editions
8	Leonardo's Horse H more books like this by Jean Fritz, Hudson Talbott (Illustrator) add to wishlist Leonardo da Vinci always dreamed of sculpting a horse in motion--made of bronze and standing three times larger than any living horse. Although he never realized his dream, 500 years after da Vinci's death, an enterprising American, Charles Dent, resolved to make the dream come true. Illustrations. Die cut. see all copies from £5.57! new only from £10.87! \| first editions
9	Modeling the Figure in Clay, 30th Anniversary Edition: A Sculptor's Guide to Anatomy more books like this by Bruno Lucchesi, Margit Malmstrom add to wishlist Text and photos by Margit Malmstrom. "Deserves to become a standard reference". -- American Artist. This longtime bestseller shows how a famous sculptor creates a complete figure in clay. Covers the skeleton, male and female anatomical figures, and skin and hair, with close-up details. see all copies from £9.20! new only from £10.98!
10	Wood more books like this by Andy Goldsworthy add to wishlist IN see all copies from £22.91! new only from £24.15! \| first editions
11 view cover	Collector's Encyclopedia of Buttons more books like this by Sally C Luscomb add to wishlist This is the best introduction to the world of buttons that has ever been written. Over 3,000 buttons, covering all periods, materials, and manufacturers, and current market values, all organized in an easy-to-use encyclopedic format. see all copies from £5.57! new only from £16.95! \| first editions
12 view cover	Manual of traditional wood carving more books like this by Paul N. Hasluck add to wishlist Possibly the best book in English on woodcarving. Practical instructions along with 1,146 working drawings and photos. see all copies from £7.86! new only from £11.00! \| first editions
13 view cover	Bernini more books like this by Howard Hibbard add to wishlist Sculptor and architect Bernini was the virtual creator and greatest exponent of Baroque in 17th century Italy. He has left his greatest mark on Rome where Papal patronage provided him with enormous architectural commissions. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £7.06! \| first editions
14 view cover	Terrocotta more books like this by Margit Malmstrom, Bruno Lucchesi add to wishlist This perennial best-seller owes its success to complete, clear-cut lessons on handling tools and materials, modeling the human form, constructing terracotta pieces so they will merge successfully, firing, and finishing. Master sculptor Lucchesi illustrates these lessons with step-by-step demonstrations. see all copies from £6.33! new only from £8.11!
15 view cover	Roman Sculpture more books like this by Diana E E Kleiner add to wishlist Roman sculpture was an integral part of Roman life, and the Romans placed statues and reliefs in their flora, basilicas, temples and public baths as well as in their houses, villas, gardens and tombs. In this illustrated book, Diana Kleiner discuses all the major public and private monuments in Rome, as well as many less well-known monuments in ... see all copies from £19.24! new only from £23.14! \| first editions
16 view cover	Isaac Witkin more books like this by Karen Wilkin add to wishlist This beautiful monograph explores the career of one of the most original sculptors now working in the modernist tradition. see all copies from £9.11! new only from £13.45!
17 view cover	Paper Sculpture: A Step-By-Step Guide more books like this by Kathleen Ziegler, Nick Greco add to wishlist 9 winners of the 3-D Illustration Awards Show -- demonstrate the techniques they use to transform paper into exciting, 3-dimensional sculptures. see all copies from £12.31! new only from £38.99!
18 view cover	Stone Andy Goldsworthy more books like this by Andy Goldsworthy add to wishlist Here is an arresting look at art that uses slate, limestone, river boulders, sand, mud and clay--all created by young Scottish artist Goldsworthy. Stone reflects the artist's increasingly strong conviction that the places in which he works are as essential a part of his art as that which he creates. 130 full-color photographs. see all copies from £24.77! new only from £24.77! \| first editions
19 view cover	Art of Annemieke Mein: Wildlife Artist in Textiles more books like this by Annemieke Mein add to wishlist Using various methods of embroidery, fabric-painting techniques and all kinds of textiles, Annemieke Mein demonstrates how to combine these skills to create a sculptural medium. Many of her textile studies of flora and fauna are illustrated in the book. The subjects Annemieke Mein works on are from the natural world - birds, frogs, blossoms and ... see all copies from £11.79! new only from £11.79! \| first editions
20 view cover	The Materials and Methods of Sculpture more books like this by Jack C Rich add to wishlist Exhaustive, profusely illustrated guide to technical aspects of sculpting in stone, metal, wood, other materials. Tools, techniques, modelling, casting, firing, much more. 281 illustrations. see all copies from £1.63! new only from £10.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
21 view cover	The Sculptor's Bible: The All-Media Reference to Surface Effects and How to Achieve Them by John Plowman add to wishlist This handy full-color guide sculptors through enhancing any sculpture with dramatic surface effects and finishes. The Sculptor's Bible covers everything from selecting surfaces, carving wood and modeling clay to utilizing various surface techniques to create stunning pieces. More than 450 detailed color photos demonstrate techniques and surfaces, ... see all copies from £5.57! new only from £5.57!
22 view cover	Modelling and Sculpting the Human Figure more books like this by Edouard Lanteri add to wishlist Covers modelling from casts, live models; measurements; frameworks; scale of proportions; compositions; reliefs, drapery, medals, etc. 107 full-page photographic plates. 27 other photographs. 175 drawings and diagrams. see all copies from £5.87! new only from £8.30!
23 view cover	Dale Chihuly: 365 Days more books like this by Dale Chihuly (Illustrator) add to wishlist Dale Chihuly, founder of the Pilchuck Glass School and father of the American studio glass movement, is the single best-known glass artist in the world today. As a result of a 1976 auto accident, which cost him an eye, he must now leave the handling of molten glass to his workshop, but Chihuly's vibrant, festive designs continue to enchant glass ... see all copies from £15.03! new only from £15.03!
24 view cover	Sculpture: Technique, Form, Content more books like this by Arthur Williams add to wishlist This student textbook is organized by medium, progressing from fundamental to more advanced applications. Using step-by-step illustrations, it covers all sculpture media, and presents both classic and contemporary styles, examining traditional methods as well as modern tools and techniques. It includes safety guidelines, gives student and ... see all copies from £7.21! new only from £14.87! \| signed copies \| first editions
25 view cover	The Life of Benvenuto Cellini more books like this by Benvenuto Cellini add to wishlist This work is the only known autobiography of a Renaissance artist. It describes not only the artist's life at the Papal Court in Rome and at the Royal Court of France but makes very vivid historical writing, including, as it does, an eye-witness acount of the Sack of Rome in 1527. Cellini also gives us details of his career as a sculptor and ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £5.27! \| signed copies \| first editions

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