TJR 362 Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Does anyone know of a film or video regarding the life of Harry Davis? He had a pottery with a water-wheel. He made beautiful functional pots. Worked in New Zealand,England and South America. Thanks, TJR. I apologize. I am a two finger typest. That one got away on me. Harry Davis. A contemorary of Michael Cardew. Tom. Link to post Share on other sites
rayaldridge 281 Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 I don't know about film, but his book is terrific, especially if you're young, strong, and have more energy than money. http://www.amazon.com/The-Potters-Alternative-Harry-Davis/dp/0801980062/ref=pd_cp_14_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=019GX3MQVCNXX5M1189B Link to post Share on other sites
Guest JBaymore Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Ray, Spot on. "The Potter's Alternative" is one of those "if you were shipwrecked on a desert island, what 10 books would you bring" books. best, ...................john Link to post Share on other sites
Marcia Selsor 1,859 Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 True. He was a great resource and his book still is. Marcia Link to post Share on other sites
Mark C. 4,645 Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 Ok this thread cost me a book to buy-its on the way now-now I need a island to get shipwrecked on. I'm working on that now as well. Link to post Share on other sites
Benzine 1,160 Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 Ray, Spot on. "The Potter's Alternative" is one of those "if you were shipwrecked on a desert island, what 10 books would you bring" books. best, ...................john John, is that because you'd have instructions for building your own studio/ studio equipment on said island? Rescue Crew: "You're safe. We're here to take you home." Stranded Potter: "Well...I'm kind in the middle of a firing right now... Can you come back in a couple days?..." Link to post Share on other sites
Guest JBaymore Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 John, is that because you'd have instructions for building your own studio/ studio equipment on said island? Yes...... even if you have few tools. And add to that shipwreck list...... "Pioneer Pottery" by Michael Cardew (Not the similar titled "Pioneer Potter"), and the "Potters Dictionary of Materials and Techniques", Hammar and Hammar. And great follow up scenario you described there. SO true! best, .................john Link to post Share on other sites
rayaldridge 281 Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 I'll echo John here. I have both Cardew and the Hamers' book. Both great books as books, as well as useful and inspirational. When I started out, I thought I wanted to be Bernard Leach. I soon realized that Cardew was a lot more impressive as a potter and as a person. (Though I still have my little red book and regard it as somewhat sacred.) Link to post Share on other sites
terrim8 202 Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Just read this review http://www.axner.com/potters-alternative.aspx of the book The Potters Alternative. The idea of building my own pugmill is intriguing. Link to post Share on other sites
Babs 1,166 Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Ok this thread cost me a book to buy-its on the way now-now I need a island to get shipwrecked on. I'm working on that now as well. Well Mark Throw an island, I've read about potters being involved in laying down artificial reefs, maybe you just have to MAKE your island , buy the book, then get shipwrecked, send a mayday to John, he'll be able to help you with the woodfiring and then write a book about the experience, retirement looms so don't waste any more time. Link to post Share on other sites
Pres 2,333 Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 All three of these books, "Pioneer Pottery" by Michael Cardew, "The Potter's Alternative", "Potters Dictionary of Materials and Techniques", have been on my shelves for many many years. They have only come down when I have been interested in perusing a particular topic, and they are usually by first go to. I will admit that the Potters Dictionary of Materials and Techniques is the one I go to most often, as I often have interest in looking up materials, cracks, decorating techniques, and oddities in that book. It is a treasure. best, Pres Link to post Share on other sites
Pres 2,333 Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 I looked him up on Wikipedia. . . yeah, I know. However, some of you may find his life story very interesting, and somewhat relevant in these stressful days. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Davis_(potter) best, Pres Link to post Share on other sites
glazenerd 1,591 Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 Been skimming through Hamer and Hamer since I left KC. I prefer the books with technical information. Slowly but surely building my own database that can be crossed referenced. Hopefully will have a 20-30 page reference guide printed for the studio for instant info and data. Nerd Link to post Share on other sites
Pres 2,333 Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 Another one you might like glazenerd if you don't have it is The Complete Book of Clay and Glazes by James Chappell. Excellent book on glazes, substitutions and clays. Link to post Share on other sites
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