A survey in words and photographs of the fine art of making wooden bowls on the lathe, featuring the work of ten of the best makers at work today. These are Robin Wood, Stuart Batty, John Ambrose, Merete Larsen, Liam Flynn, Ciaran Forbes, David Comerford, Stuart Mortimer, Louise Hibbert, and the author himself. Each of the ten project chapters takes us through the stages in making a particular type of bowl, ranging from simple domestic bowls made on the ancient pole lathe to highly innovative studio pieces. Colour photographs and detailed captions allow the reader to follow the whole process, and to appreciate the rewards and challenges involved.