The Bottom Line
Pros
- Very international in scope
- Explores very specific technical processes and materials
- Presents interesting ideas, solutions, and information
Cons
- Some articles could benefit from more editorial help
- Editorial voice, as a whole, could be stronger
Description
- Perfect bound, glossy full-color magazine published biannually in Australia. Approximately 110-130 pages per issue.
- Geared for those seeking professionalism, perhaps most strongly of an academic nature, in their ceramic work.
- Explores technical and historical aspects of ceramics. Does also explore philosophy of ceramic artists to some extent.
- International in scope. Coverage is global; in one issue articles covered Hungary to New Zealand and Cuba to Japan.
Guide Review - "Ceramics TECHNICAL" Magazine Reviewed
Ceramics TECHNICAL has some real pluses in its favor: its international scope, the coverage of technical aspects of materials and processes, and its inclusion of historical research in ceramics. If you are serious about ceramics, especially in its technical and historical aspects, this periodical is worth checking out.
I did find several of the articles difficult reading; the writing was, to me, awkward and at times confusing. This may be due to differences between Australian and American English, or it may be that the editorial staff could take a more active role with polishing articles.
For its intended audience, the other drawback to Ceramics TECHNICAL may be its overseas price tag if you are in the US. When you consider each issue has to be shipped from Australia, however, the price is reasonable.
