Pugaboo Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Several of you recommended to me the book "Mastering Cone Six Glazes" and I have been looking for a copy of it with no luck since it is out of print. On amazon used copies start around $200! I just found it on iBooks though for only $19.95 so finally have a copy of my very own... Now to get smart enough to read it and understand what it's tell me LOL. I thought it might help some other newbies out there to know that it's available on iBooks as well. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smastca Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 I've a copy for sale. PM me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 My ipad flipped into my water bucket after my I phone dropped into my glaze bucket after my Macbookpro flipped into my slurry bucket. Now I keep my books in the house. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pres Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 When you look at prices currently for this book ranging from $190 to $5000 on Amazon(Yeah, look it up), I think the ibook makes a lot of sense. I prefer my printed copy purchased when it first came out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 That is amazing. I got my first copy wet from rain in my car. Got a second copy and a normal price. I look at some of the prizes on Amazon and have to wonder why? Marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annekat Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 Those prices are crazy. I got one when it first came out, a paperback. Did it come out in hardback or special edition or something? Guess I'll hold onto mine, though selling it might be a little tempting..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Reed Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 I understand John Britt is finishing up a book on cone 6 glazes. When it is released I am sure it will be a must have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kohaku Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 When you look at prices currently for this book ranging from $190 to $5000 on Amazon(Yeah, look it up), I think the ibook makes a lot of sense. I prefer my printed copy purchased when it first came out. Holy cow- I think I have two copies... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugaboo Posted July 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 I'm happy with the ibookm version and figure when it comes time to use any of the recipes I will just print off that page to go by thereby protecting the iPad from an unwanted dunking. I couldn't even get a copy from the library! After seeing the prices on amazon and a few other sites I figured I was just going to be out of luck then I saw the iBook for a cheaper price. Have just started reading it but think it should be a good one since everyone everywhere says its the go to book for cone 6 glazes. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OffCenter Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 I'm happy with the ibookm version and figure when it comes time to use any of the recipes I will just print off that page to go by thereby protecting the iPad from an unwanted dunking. I couldn't even get a copy from the library! After seeing the prices on amazon and a few other sites I figured I was just going to be out of luck then I saw the iBook for a cheaper price. Have just started reading it but think it should be a good one since everyone everywhere says its the go to book for cone 6 glazes. Terry It is a good book because it covers what you need to know about glazes and provides some good basic glazes but don't look there for a survey of all kinds of great glazes, techniques, and inspiration. The "go to" book for cone 6 glazes will be John Britt's cone 6 glaze book when it comes out if it is as good as his cone 10 glaze book (The Complete Guide to High Fire Glazes). I even prefer his cone 10 glaze book for working with cone 6 glazes (with the added challenge of converting them) to the dull and boring Mastering Cone 6 Glazes. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kohaku Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 It is a good book because it covers what you need to know about glazes and provides some good basic glazes but don't look there for a survey of all kinds of great glazes, techniques, and inspiration. The "go to" book for cone 6 glazes will be John Britt's cone 6 glaze book when it comes out if it is as good as his cone 10 glaze book (The Complete Guide to High Fire Glazes). I even prefer his cone 10 glaze book for working with cone 6 glazes (with the added challenge of converting them) to the dull and boring Mastering Cone 6 Glazes. Jim 'Mastering' is most useful for its clear, organized exposition of issues related to glaze fit and durability. While I'd read about shivering, leaching, and other issues previously, I don't think they really snapped into place until I read Hesselberth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 I replace my first copy because it got rained on in an open window in my car. The book itself is really a good basic glaze book for ^6. But I don't understand some of Amazons pricing. Marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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