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Travelers & Explorers - The White Road: Journey into an Obsession

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Book Synopsis: An intimate narrative history of porcelain, structured around five journeys through landscapes where porcelain was dreamed about, fired, refined, collected, and coveted. Extraordinary new nonfiction, a gripping blend of history and memoir, by the author of the award-winning and bestselling international sensation, The Hare with the Amber Eyes. In The White Road, bestselling author and artist Edmund de Waal gives us an intimate narrative history of his lifelong obsession with porcelain, or “white gold.” A potter who has been working with porcelain for more than forty years, de Waal describes how he set out on five journeys to places where porcelain was dreamed about, refined, collected and coveted-and that would help him understand the clay’s mysterious allure. From his studio in London, he starts by travelling to three “white hills”-sites in China, Germany and England that are key to porcelain’s creation. But his search eventually takes him around the globe and reveals more than a history of cups and figurines; rather, he is forced to confront some of the darkest moments of twentieth-century history. Part memoir, part history, part detective story, The White Road chronicles a global obsession with alchemy, art, wealth, craft, and purity. In a sweeping yet intimate style that recalls The Hare with the Amber Eyes, de Waal gives us a singular understanding of “the spectrum of porcelain” and the mapping of desire.

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Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey into the world of porcelain? Look no further than "The White Road: Journey into an Obsession." This highly acclaimed nonfiction book by bestselling author Edmund de Waal takes you on a captivating exploration of porcelain's rich history and allure. With its winning blend of history and memoir, this book is a must-read for art lovers, history enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates the beauty of ceramics.

As a potter himself, de Waal brings a unique perspective to the subject. He takes us on five unforgettable journeys to places where porcelain was dreamed about, fired, refined, collected, and coveted. From the "white hills" of China, Germany, and England to the far corners of the globe, de Waal's quest unveils not only the story of porcelain but also the dark moments that shaped the twentieth century.

With meticulous research and a keen eye for detail, de Waal's writing style resembles that of his previous award-winning work, "The Hare with the Amber Eyes." The White Road takes you on a literary adventure, delving into the realms of alchemy, art, wealth, craft, and purity. It is a masterful blend of memoir, history, and detective story that will keep you engrossed from cover to cover.

If you're ready to immerse yourself in the world of porcelain and uncover its secrets, experience the wonder of "The White Road: Journey into an Obsession." Click here to get your copy today and join Edmund de Waal on this unforgettable exploration.

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