Bøger af Peter Beard

Peter Beard's landmark publication on Africa's wildlife crisis remains a seminal account of a continent transformed by the human quest for adventure and "progress." With hundreds of historical photographs and writings, as well as Beard's own indelible images of elephant, rhino, and hippo populations, this new edition includes an interview with...

The use of wax, paper, clay and other materials to prevent the effects of heat, fire, smoke, chemical reactions, colours and glazes from altering or contaminating the surfaces of work is very popular with ceramicists. However, learning to use these techniques can be a long and frustrating process, particularly when complicated by considerations of the state of the clay and which form of glazing is to be used. In this book, Peter Beard discusses the techniques of masking and resist and gives guidance as to how best to use various materials and firing methods to achieve a wide range of finishes.

A 50th anniversary edition of Peter Beard's landmark publication on Africa's wildlife crisis, limited to 5,000 numbered copies and featuring an updated foreword from Paul Theroux. With hundreds of historical photographs and writings, as well as Beard's own indelible images of elephant, rhino, and hippo populations, this is a seminal account of...