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Exploring an extensive range of work in different materials and scales, this book uncovers Stair's role as a key player in the development of studio ceramics. Not only is Stair highly regarded on the global stage, he is also recognised for redefining the field by renewing interest in throwing in the early 1990s, together with Joanna Constantinidis, which enabled younger artists such as Edmund de Waal and Rupert Spira to emerge. Ashley Thorpe's engaging text gives a fascinating insight into Stair's evolution, with the ceramic vessel at its centre. 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