This fresh global survey makes sense of a vast and increasingly diverse area of intense creativity. An essential analysis of work from the last ten years, the book covers every aspect of contemporary ceramic practice and includes work of all scales - from a few centimetres in size to vast room-sized installations. With over 600 illustrations, and an author unique in his experience as a ceramist, educator, curator and critic, this comprehensive survey will be an indispensable guide for ceramists, students and collectors alike.