Best Antique & Collectible Ceramics Books of 2025

Zeronic's "Time Traveling to 1963" is an immersive journey that takes readers back to a remarkable time in history. The book features over 220 iconic images and 25 vintage ads to celebrate the unique culture, people, events, and arts that shaped the world in 1963. It covers everything from politics and leading events to sports and popular leisure activities. The book is perfect for those who were born or married in 1963 and makes for a great gift. Overall, this book is a comprehensive yet digestible way to relive the memories of a special year in history.

Miller's Antiques Handbook & Price Guide 2022-2023 is a comprehensive and trusted guide to the antiques market. It contains over 5,000 color photographs and 5,000 price ranges, making it an essential tool for dealers, collectors, and auctioneers. The guide covers various categories, including ceramics, furniture, glass, silver, jewelry, clocks, and watches. Judith Miller, a world-renowned antiques expert, compiled the book and included more than 8,000 antiques. The price ranges are based on actual prices, giving readers a ballpark figure of what they should pay for a similar item. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in antiques and collectibles.

The book "Happy Day (UpLifting Editions): A Bouquet in a Book" is a refreshing take on the Victorian concept of expressing emotions with flowers. This book is a perfect gift for friends who need a little pick-me-up. It features bright and beautiful flowers with uplifting messages that can be displayed on a desk like a vase of flowers. Each spread has a flower that pops up from the page, with a brief description of its meaning and its special message for the recipient. Overall, this book is a delightful way to spread joy and positivity to loved ones.

At the Artisan's Table is a beautiful book that showcases contemporary tabletop designs inspired by historical decorative objects from the world's greatest museums. The book features traditional crafts and styles reinterpreted by an international array of contemporary artisans, including Aptware, chinoiserie, and trompe l'oeil. Each chapter features a museum object that serves as a muse, the work and studio of the artist who has updated the traditional craft, and gorgeous table settings designed by Schulak and Stark that incorporate the artist’s handmade wares. This book is a must-have for anyone who loves beautiful table settings and innovative design.

Cathy B. Graham's book, Full Bloom: Joyful Designs for the Table, is a stunning follow-up to her acclaimed book, Second Bloom. In this book, she presents a colorful array of floral arrangements and decorative creations for the tabletop, home, and party. With her unique, whimsical style and artful touch, Graham provides step-by-step guides to creating delightful table settings and floral designs that will inspire readers to design their own creations. The book is a great resource for beginner floral arrangers and seasoned hosts alike, offering unconventional arrangements, expert tips, and informative guides. Overall, Full Bloom is a beautiful and useful book that provides a bevy of inspiration for any home.

Miller's Antique Marks is an essential tool for antique collectors, providing more than 6,000 marks to help identify and date antiques. The book covers a wide range of antiques, including silver, ceramics, glass, and costume jewelry. The author, Judith Miller, is a renowned expert in the field of antiques and collectibles, having appeared on popular shows such as the "Antiques Roadshow" and the "Martha Stewart Show." This pocket-sized guide is perfect for those who want to quickly and easily identify their antique finds. While marks should not be relied upon completely, this book is a valuable resource for any collector.

Practical Pottery by Jon Schmidt is an excellent introduction to pottery and ceramics, offering a guide to creating functional pieces and insights into the business side of creating and selling your art. The author focuses on functionality, showcasing a host of practical pieces that readers can create using their own hands. The book is suitable for beginners to experienced throwers, with numerous tips and tricks for making beautiful works of functioning art. It also includes projects that encourage readers to craft functional art and turn their work into bonus income. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in pottery and looking to turn their passion into a profitable business.

Hear Me Now: The Black Potters of Old Edgefield, South Carolina is a groundbreaking catalogue that sheds light on the central role of Black artists in the region's pottery traditions during the mid-nineteenth century. The book features stunning stoneware pieces by enslaved and free potters, including masterpieces by enslaved potter and poet David Drake. The essays provide a critical perspective on collecting and interpreting objects made by enslaved artisans. The book also includes contemporary works inspired by or related to Edgefield stoneware, showcasing the continued relevance and cultural significance of this body of work. Overall, this book is a must-read for those interested in Southern pottery traditions and Black artists' contributions to them.

This book, titled "Surface Decoration for Ceramics: A Creative Guide for the Contemporary Maker," is a practical and visually stunning guide that covers a wide range of inventive, decorative techniques for ceramic artists. The book encourages the maker to be adventurous and experimental, building a repertoire of decorating skills and methods to create distinctive marks and surfaces on clay. With clear, practical instruction to techniques, this book is an essential reference for makers of all skill levels. The book also features insights from individual makers who generously share their discoveries and decorative experiments. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for anyone looking to expand their knowledge of surface decoration and add unique touches to their ceramic works.

This friendship book, titled "Thinking of You (UpLifting Editions): Turn this Book into a Bouquet," offers a modern twist on the Victorian tradition of expressing emotions through flowers. The book features a variety of flowers, each with its own unique meaning and message for the recipient. The flowers "pop up" from the page, making it a beautiful and interactive display. Ceramicist and illustrator Molly Hatch's creative talent shines through in this book, which is perfect for anyone looking to send a thoughtful message to a friend. Overall, this book is a charming addition to any bookshelf or desk, sure to brighten up anyone's day.