Celebrating the ongoing contributions of Brenda Dickinson (emeritus, U. of Leeds, UK), 30 papers speak to various aspects of her interests, but primarily, her work on the red, glossy tableware known in Britain as samian, and elsewhere as terra sigillata or terre sigillées. Topics include potters and potteries; decoration, stamps, and other marks; and the use of samian and other pottery in understanding cooking methods and cultures. The volume is distributed in North America by The David Brown Book Co. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)