The Log Book is the international publication for woodfirers and those interested in woodfiring and wood-fired ceramics, be they professional, educator, student, or enthusiast. Supported only by subscription The Log Book is a non-profit publication with no commercial advertising.      Intended as a forum for the discussion of the many diverse aspects of wood-fired ceramics, articles are published on historical, traditional and contemporary woodfiring, together with reports on specialist woodfire related events worldwide. Reviews of books, videos, and DVDs of relevance to woodfiring are also included.     This publication is a significant resource documenting the aesthetics, the materials, and the processes of wood-fired ceramics. Published quarterly, there are now subscribers to The Log Book in over 25 countries worldwide. Issue 49 Published February 2012 Contents My Approach to Soda Duncan Shearer Layers of Reality      Sten Børsting Purely Elemental           Meri Wells An Evolution of Studio Interests Justin Rothshank Elusive Surfaces         Jason Hess Chasing Gold       Jeremy Steward Backlog/Events Calendar Front Cover: Detail of soda glazed porcelain mug by Jason Hess. Photograph: Jason Hess. Latest up-date: 5th February 2012 Visitors to web site: