Ken Matsuzaki: Burning Tradition, 2008, Near Fine hardcover in dust jacket

Maske, Andrew L. Boston: Pucker Gallery, 2008. 

English, Near Fine octavo hardcover, 10 1/4" x 8 1/4", 103 pp. 

ISBN: 1879985209

Hardcover in brown cloth with red gilt title in Japanese characters to front, previous owner's name in marker to title page. Near Fine blue pictorial dust jacket, minor shelf wear, one small spot to back, now in Mylar. 103 pp. Includes black-and-white and full-color photographs exploring the work of Japanese master ceramic artist, Ken Matsuzaki. focuses on his individual interpretation of traditional Japanese folk pottery, while he utilizes methods from the Momoyama period. Beautiful examples of how to work with tradition while still implementing new technology.