This beautifully color photographed book presents the story of Josiah Wedgwood whose innovative designs and experiments with the chemical composition of glazes led to the establishment of a world renowned dynasty of artisans and potters. Photographs of the dining rooms and display areas of famous collectors of this fine china, including Jane Austen, Martha Stewart, Carolyne Roehm, Lord Wedgwood, and many more are showcased. The reader is also presented with a photographic display of some of the More...

Knowing little about Wedgwood but drawn by the striking china on the cover, I just had to find out about this historic company. Full of great photos and small bios of collectors of this china, this book had me drooling. I wish I could afford some Wedgwood now!