Tony BirksLucie Rie

I bought this as a treat for myself, and cannot recommend it highly enough. Updated and re-issued several times, and lastly, after her death, the book was written with Lucie Rie's collaboration. Her life story is fascinating. The daughter of a top Viennese doctor, she had a strong scientific bent, which is what gave her the edge with the glazes that she would go on to make. A Jew, she had to make a new life for herself, including serving in London during the war. She formed strong friendships, and the book contains much personal detail. The photographs are really good, some exceptionally so. They show the texture of the pots in a way that is rarely seen. Not arty photography, but conservation quality. You feel that if you stroke the page, you will feel the pot. If ceramics, or texture in any art form appeals to you, you will really appreciate this book. The previous reviewer, who bought this book as a present for his wife, did good!!!

I love Lucie Rie's work and the book is a fascinating insight into her work and life. However, given that Lucie Rie is famed for her use of glazes, why did the published print the vast majority of the pictures in black and white? While the beauty and form of her work can still be appreciated, I felt the lack of vivid colour images left the experience of reading the book a little flat.

I wondered why it had taken me so long to learn about Lucy Rie. The book is outstanding with information about Lucy Rie her life and work..

Since Lucie Rie was one of my main inspirations at Art college, I'm really surprised it's taken me so long to acquire one of her books! This one doesn't disappoint. Beautifully illustrated throughout and plenty of information about her life and work, including techniques. Very thrilled to own a book about this wonderful lady at last.

Fabulous! Such an interesting read and wonderful photos!

Excellant book of her work, full of well photographed works. And a decent write-up of her life.

Must have Lucie Rie book for all pottery fans

Fantastic story and great photos a quality book. Would recommend