500 Raku: Bold Explorations of a Dynamic Ceramics Technique (500 Series) Paperback – March 1, 2011

A very large collection of well photographed pieces from a large array of artists and styles

I am a potter and sculptor. I have about 12 of the 500 series books. The 500 Raku I especially like.... and it's not just because I happen to have a piece in this addition ( mask on page 226 ) but because I have been rakuing for about 8 years now, and I am very inspired by the beautiful photos. Speaking of photos.... the Lark publicating Company has very high standards for submitting photos for consideration for submission to their books. This is why they have such beautiful photos of their art work in their books. If you love pottery , if you love raku, you will love this book.

this book opens your eyes to how far you can push the art of raku. i highly recommend this book to anyone who is a experienced raku artist as well as the beginner. i was blown away at what people have done with the art. for the money, this is a great book. there is however, no glazes documented. i would suggest buying a raku recipe book (fired up with raku) if you want to try and figure out what glazes they used. if you are having questions on a glazes or technique feel free to email me. mikeycimino@gmail.com .......cheers!

Another hit for Lark. A number of my fellow potter friends are featured and the reproduction of the pictures is spot on. A very inspiring volume. Love picking it up and being inspired.

I purchased this for my daughter who is a wonderful artist. She loves doing cersmics, and Racku in particular. She loved this book and it stays by her bed side table so she can read it before going to sleep at night. It helps her dream up new ideas for her own creations in Raku.

geweldig boekgreat bookerg mooi rakuvery beautiful rakuals ook de andere boeken in de 500 seriealso the whole collection of the 500 seriekan er nog veel van lerenstil so much to learn

I love the 500 series. This book had the art of a friend, so I had to have it so he could sign it. Very nice book! Lots of interesting pieces. Visual feast!

Absolutely amazing and inspiring with a wide range of master works that encompass practically all of the diverse techniques and media in this wonderful ceramic process. If you have a passion for Raku or have never heard of it before, artist and non-artist will be captivated by this generous exploration of Raku-ware.