Ceramics Monthly Magazine Lot
Studio Pottery and Art Education Resource
11 Issues, 1970s Vintage
This collection of Ceramics Monthly magazines from the 1970s serves as a significant historical record of the studio pottery movement. The issues include in-depth articles on technical glazing processes, artist profiles, and exhibition coverage, featuring notable figures such as Charles Bartley Jeffery and Jerry Caplan. These publications were essential resources for ceramicists, educators, and collectors during a transformative period in American craft, bridging the gap between traditional techniques and modernist sculpture.
ITEMS INCLUDED:
1. Ceramics Monthly December 1970 - Features "The Liturgical Enamels of Charles Bartley Jeffery"
2. Ceramics Monthly March 1976 - Includes features on glaze techniques and studio jar series by Mike Frasca
3. Ceramics Monthly September 1976 - Features pipe sculpture series and assemblages by Jerry Caplan
4. 8 Additional Ceramics Monthly Issues - Assorted issues from the mid-1970s era with characteristic minimalist cover designs
Condition: Overall good vintage condition consistent with age and reference use. Covers show light edge wear, surface rubbing, and some age-related toning typical of 1970s paper stock. Spines are generally intact with minor stress lines. Interior pages are clean and legible with no significant moisture damage, tears, or heavy marking observed. Each magazine measures approximately 11" x 8.5".