In 1940, no one knew if Britain could survive a blitzkrieg.  would the bombs destroy the fabric of society -- the civilian morale upon which the war effort depended -- along with the bricks and mortar?  And would the civil defence preparations be adequate?  This extraordinary book uses first-hand accounts, published memoirs, and contemporary diaries and letters to create a vivid picture of the chaos and fear, and bears witness to the courage, spirit and good humor of those who experienced the Blitz.

Blitz: The Civilian War 1940-1945

Waller, Jane

Vaughan-Rees, Michael

Century Hutchinson (A Division of Random House Group)

City Life, Snowy Days: Level 6

Reference

Heinemann Educational Books - Primary Division

Forming pots by hand and then baking them in a fire is one of the simplest and oldest of crafts. The author unfolds both the durable craft and the enduring art of pottery in this book, and provides a volume which is both instructional and inspirational in approach. Tips, techniques and design ideas are all covered, as well as the author's own special "millefiori" method of pottery. Illustrations from both past and contemporary potters elucidate the text.

The Complete Potter: Hand-Built Ceramics

Arts & Photography

History & Criticism

B.T.BATSFORD LTD

Ever since the invention of the potter's wheel, thrown pottery has dominated in the West. This historical dominance means we must look to cultures such as African or Indian American, which never learned or accepted the use of the wheel. This book derives inspiration from the pottery of these cultures and examines both contemporary and traditional ceramics. As a guide to one of the simplest and oldest forms of pottery, it adopts a practical and technical approach aimed at all skill levels. It covers a range of techniques including pinched pot, wedge clay, wing porcelain, coiling, rims and feet, composite pots and slabbing.

A Man's Book: Fashion in the Man's World in the 20's & 30's

Duckworth

Collectible; very good condition. Clean and tight.

A Stitch in Time: Knitting and Crochet Patterns of the 1920s, 1930s & 1940s (Chilton's Creative Crafts Series)

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

Chilton Book Co.

Stitch in Time Vol 2

Crawford, Susan

Central Books

Review\n"This wonderful book provides a window on the social history of the war years through a collection of vintage patterns that have been revised and re-knitted for the twenty-first century. A must-have book." --Knit Today\nThe 1940s was a decade of exciting and prolific knitting activity. Scarcity of wools and dyes produced imaginative but stylish designs. This classic pattern book , now in paperback for 2021, is a treasury of patterns, adapted for today's yarns and needles, that will appeal to all handknitters and to anyone interested in the period. Over fifty patterns are featured , ranging from twinsets to hats with a variety of stitches. Illustrations show the garments as advertised in the 1940s and as re-knitted for today's wear. Introductions to the patterns make this a unique book that will inform, inspire and delight.

Knitting Fashions of the 1940s: Style, Patterns and History

Graphic Design

The Crowood Press

Colour in Clay is a complete study of the particular magic that color oxides and stains in the clay body can bring to throwing, pinching, coiling, inlay, lamination, and sculpture. Ceramist Jane Waller profiles 50 artists from Europe and America, offering detailed and enlightening commentary on their working methods, firing techniques, and sources of inspiration. A collaborative effort by some of the most influential ceramists working today, the book offers a rich pooling of recipes, tips, and ideas that will encourage all potters to explore and experiment with color. Jane Waller has an advanced degree in Ceramics from the Royal College of Art; she has been making Millefiori and Raku ceramics for more than20 years.

Colour in Clay

Crowood Press

This book is a celebration of 50 contemporary artists from around the world who have chosen to create the human form in clay. There is a detailed account of each artist’s work, including biographical details and precise descriptions of their working methods. In addition, each artist has been asked to name a major source of inspirationwhether another artist or key work, in any medium and from any culture, explaining the reasons for their choice. The resulting depictionsranging from the Willendorf Venus to a Michelangelo Pietàcombine with stunning photos of the artists’ work to make this a book that will inform and inspire. Jane Waller has a Masters in Ceramics from the Royal College of Art; she has been making Millefiori and Raku ceramics for nearly 30 years. Among her previous books are Hand-Built Ceramics and Colour in Clay.

The Human Form in Clay

Sculpture

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