Rich in illustrations with all the details of the history, the important periods, the techniques, the places, the men, the styles, the marks - here is an easy-to-follow synopsis of the flamboyant universe of Quimper pottery, justly famous the world over for its merit and its style.

Quimper pottery : three centuries of an industrial craftsmanship which drew from renowned sources before developing its own inimitable style, the best work coming from important artists for both decorative and utilitarian pieces which today are part of the heritage. This book is indispensable for understanding the essentials of the subject and for discovering th wonderful pieces of the Musée de la Faîence in Locmaria, signed Alfred Beau, Odetta, Mathurin Méheut, René-Yves Creston, Robert Micheau-Vemez, etc.