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A&L Dowden, Buttercup Cottage Books
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Promoting I.W. Ceramics Past and Present
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| | | Isle of Wight pottery has been produced in the beautiful 'Garden Isle' for at least 5000 years, and it is believed that the first pots made date from the Neolithic period. Generally, Island pottery has followed mainland trends, and did not really come into its own until the twentieth century. | | |   | | Joe Lester's enchanting sea horses – Photos © Lisa Dowden | | | Andrew and Lisa Dowden have spent ten years researching twentieth century Isle of Wight potters and potteries, and detailed below are books available via Andrew & Lisa Dowden, Buttercup Cottage Books. Research is ongoing and they are always interested to hear and learn about any information relating to Island potters and potteries. 'Contact Us' | |
'At the end of a rainbow . . . HISTORICAL Isle of Wight Pottery'| A quick and handy reference to eight historical Isle of Wight potters and potteries including: Joe Lester, John Reilly, Martyn Gilchrist's Bembridge Pottery Studio, Haseley Manor Pottery, the Isle of Wight Handcraft Pottery (often referred to as 'Saunders'), Chessell Pottery, Tony Bristow, and Ken Scotcher's Totland Pottery. | | | | Published in autumn 2006, this A5 paperback book is in full colour throughout and has 50 images within its 48 gloss art pages. Each potter's section includes a location map and the potter's mark, together with a short history of the potter/pottery. | | | | Also included in the contents are lists of galleries and museums to visit to view modern and ancient Island wares. There is also a list of some contemporary potters to visit including: Molly Attrill, Sue Paraskeva, Lis Toft, and Sally Moss of Ceramic Crafts. www.ceramiccrafts.com | | | | The retail price is £4.95 plus p&p. To obtain further details contact Andrew and Lisa Dowden, Buttercup Cottage Books through 'Contact Us'. | | |
| 'A Century of Ceramics' | | A selection of 20th century | | potters and potteries | in the Isle of Wight |
| Published in 2005, this is the first book to be dedicated to Isle of Wight potters and potteries (text copyright Lisa Dowden). Twenty-seven twentieth century potters and potteries are the main feature of this book, which also gives a flavour of the period in which Island potters practised their craft — from HM Queen Victoria through the changing times of Isle of Wight pop festivals. | | | | Contents also include ancient pottery — from the Neolithic period through the ages up to the twentieth century. It takes a look at pottery in Island schools, the college and elsewhere; and includes a comprehensive glossary of terms used in the book, location maps and a directory of some current Island potters. | | | | There are over 350 black and white/colour images within the 256 gloss art pages, in full colour throughout. This 8.5 x 11 inch portrait book takes the reader on a journey through the twentieth century with a fascinating insight into the little-known history of this beautiful Island's wonderful variety of pottery. | | | | The retail price of paperback books is £28 plus p&p (UK distribution only). To obtain further details contact Andrew and Lisa Dowden at Buttercup Cottage Books through 'Contact Us'. |
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