Gli Isolani (The Islanders)
For two years, photographer Alys Tomlinson roamed Sicily, Sardinia and islands in the Venetian lagoon to capture handmade costumes worn for local festivals. The resulting images are strange and arresting in equal measure, and offer a fascinating insight into the traditions of these Italian islands.
By Alys Tomlinson. Published by Gost, £40 hardback
Janet Leach: Potter
A new biography considers the life and work of the late Janet Leach (1918-1997), written with a personal touch by her former assistant, friend and fellow potter Joanna Wason. It spans Leach’s early life in Texas, time spent in Japan and New York, and her later years at the Leach Pottery in St Ives.
By Joanna Wason. Published by the Leach Pottery, £20 hardback