- Paperback: 208 pages
- Publisher: Chatto & Windus (5 Jan 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0701178930
- ISBN-13: 978-0701178932
- Product Dimensions: 14.3 x 1.9 x 20.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 558,674 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The Guardian
`With brilliant, devastating clarity, Grayson lays bare the facts
of his life'
of his life'
Independent on Sunday
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A really gripping and thoughtful book. It has such a strong sense of his voice in it.
i would sit there and listen to him for hours! his anecdotes are so humanistic, sometimes funny, and alot of british eccentricity
yay!
plus i was born in the same hospital. woop!
i would sit there and listen to him for hours! his anecdotes are so humanistic, sometimes funny, and alot of british eccentricity
yay!
plus i was born in the same hospital. woop!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought the book as I had a great interest in Perry's work and was also intrigued by his transvestite public persona. The book covers his childhood and growth until he produced his first piece of pottery and I must say it really is a fascinating story, he holds nothing back and is quite graphic in places all accompanied by his quick-witted comic mind. A must read for any fan.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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I had the great good fortune to go and see Perry being interviewed by Lars Tharp last year and was completely hooked. He is erudite, witty, intensely amusing and absolutely fascinating when he talks about artists and the idea of craftsmanship and tradition. His pots are wonderful and he, as their creator, never disappoints.
I stumbled across this book and ordered it, hoping that it would not be as dry as dust. It too, doesn't disappoint. Wendy Jones, the author, has had the great good sense and dignity to allow Grayson's voice free rein. The book is basically written as transcripts from tapes where Jones asked Perry questions and then must have just let him go. His mannerisms, voice, ideas and personality are all over this book writ large and it is all the better for it.
The book deals with what in Perry's eyes made him into the artist he is today. It stops the narrative with his first proper pot/show at the age of 22. Despite this, there are clear markers to the person he is today and the book, for a regular priced paper back has a lot of excellent black and white and colour photographs, both of Perry and his work. In fact I've seen art tomes which cost three times more with worse illustrative plates. This is spectacular value for money and a really fascinating read.
I stumbled across this book and ordered it, hoping that it would not be as dry as dust. It too, doesn't disappoint. Wendy Jones, the author, has had the great good sense and dignity to allow Grayson's voice free rein. The book is basically written as transcripts from tapes where Jones asked Perry questions and then must have just let him go. His mannerisms, voice, ideas and personality are all over this book writ large and it is all the better for it.
The book deals with what in Perry's eyes made him into the artist he is today. It stops the narrative with his first proper pot/show at the age of 22. Despite this, there are clear markers to the person he is today and the book, for a regular priced paper back has a lot of excellent black and white and colour photographs, both of Perry and his work. In fact I've seen art tomes which cost three times more with worse illustrative plates. This is spectacular value for money and a really fascinating read.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
honest and moving portrayal of an artist's journey
I bought this book at the British Museum after visiting the exhibition "The Tomb of an Unknown Craftsman" at the British Museum. Read more
Published 5 months ago by S. Robinson
Excellent service
Cannot comment on the book as it is a present, but the service from amazon was, once again, first class. Fast, efficient and reliable
Published 14 months ago by martin
Alan Measles for God
Not only is this a fantastic insight into Grayson's development as an artist - it is a fascinating study of transvestism and play. Read more
Published 21 months ago by stegloo
'potty' about Perry the ceramicist
My boyfriend bought me this book for my birthday whilst i was doing a Fine Art degree and a ceramics module. I really enjoyed it, very entertaining. Read more
Published on 17 Jun 2008 by J. Riley
Trantastic!
i'm not really a lover of books but i bought this as a companion to help me understand and analyye his art (art student)
i couldn't put it down! Read more
i couldn't put it down! Read more
Published on 1 Jan 2007 by M. D. Martin
Charming portrait
After being an admirer of Perry's work for the last couple of years I was interested to read more about the man behind the pots (and dresses). Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2006 by Stella Harpley
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