In this book, nine master ceramists present their personal approaches to sculpting the human figure in a spectacular that is both technically illuminating and visually inspirational. The outstanding examples illustrated range from representational to abstract, and from diminutive to heroic, reflecting the individual styles and philosophies of the featured ceramists such as: Adrian Arleo; Christyl Boger; Mark Burns; Arthur Gonzales; Doug Jeck; Justin Novak; Nan Smith; Akio Takamori; and Michaelene Walsh.