Publisher's Synopsis
This comprehensive guide displays many of the impressive artwares produced by Gonder Ceramic Arts of Zanesville, Ohio, in over 540 beautiful color photographs and 37 black and white catalog pages. The featured artwares range from baskets and bells to pitchers and vases. Over 30 experimental pieces are shown. The wide spectrum of glazes that won professional praise for the company's founder, Lawton Gonder, are prominently featured. A history of the company, from its founding in 1941 to its sale in 1957, is told and detailed descriptions of the wares manufactured and displayed are provided. A bibliography and index round out the presentation. Values are provided in the captions.
