To celebrate our birthday this year, we have produced this hardcover book - 320 full-colour pages with over 150 photos celebrating the enthusiasm of 50 years of the subculture of studio pottery and ceramic sculpture in Auckland.

With contributions by:

Barry Brickell, Roger Blackley, Bronwynne Cornish, Peter Lange, Stuart Newby, John Parker, Justin Paton, Dick Scott, Christine Thacker, an interview with Len Castle by Tanya Wilkinson, plus a gallery of archival photos by Marti Friedlander, and many others.

This book is a celebration, a miscellany that acknowledges with enthusiasm the wonderful and exciting sub-culture of 50 years of studio ceramics and pottery in Auckland. This period has been quite a ride for many of us - clay has completely taken over our lives, and we hope that this book will help to keep the momentum going for the many talented potters who are just starting their careers and who share the same passion for clay. It is dedicated to all lovers of ceramics and pottery.