Emma Crichton-Miller is a freelance journalist, critic and author writing on subjects including fine art, ceramics and textiles. She writes a monthly column for Apollo and has contributed to numerous newspapers and magazines including the Financial Times, RA Magazine and Crafts. Also involved in television production, she has worked with the BBC and Channel 4, producing films on a range of subjects from neuroscience (with Oliver Sacks), to Balthus and Tricky.

'John Ward is a unique figure in the history of studio ceramics. This is the long awaited, insightful and beautiful monograph that illuminates the range and depth of his art. It will bring an even greater audience to appreciate his remarkable subtlety and strength.' – Edmund de Waal

Emma Crichton-Miller is a freelance journalist, critic and author writing on subjects including fine art, ceramics and textiles. She writes a monthly column for Apollo and has contributed to numerous newspapers and magazines including the Financial Times, RA Magazine and Crafts. Also involved in television production, she has worked with the BBC and Channel 4, producing films on a range of subjects from neuroscience (with Oliver Sacks), to Balthus and Tricky.

'John Ward is a unique figure in the history of studio ceramics. This is the long awaited, insightful and beautiful monograph that illuminates the range and depth of his art. It will bring an even greater audience to appreciate his remarkable subtlety and strength.' – Edmund de Waal

Emma Crichton-Miller is a freelance journalist, critic and author writing on subjects including fine art, ceramics and textiles. She writes a monthly column for Apollo and has contributed to numerous newspapers and magazines including the Financial Times, RA Magazine and Crafts. Also involved in television production, she has worked with the BBC and Channel 4, producing films on a range of subjects from neuroscience (with Oliver Sacks), to Balthus and Tricky.

'John Ward is a unique figure in the history of studio ceramics. This is the long awaited, insightful and beautiful monograph that illuminates the range and depth of his art. It will bring an even greater audience to appreciate his remarkable subtlety and strength.' – Edmund de Waal