The White Road

The White Road is an engaging blend of history, memoir, and detective storytelling that explores the global obsession with porcelain, tracing its origins and significance across different cultures. Through five journeys to key sites in China, Germany, and England, author Edmund de Waal delves into the craft, allure, and historical impact of porcelain, reflecting on its connections to art, wealth, and darker moments in modern history. This intimate narrative offers a unique perspective on one of humanity’s most cherished materials, blending personal insight with broader cultural storytelling.