Beginning with the Frankoma Pottery, the authors present the histories of many Oklahoma potteries, including Tamac, Sequoyah, Cherokee, and Winart, the clays, glazes and trademarks by which each firm may be identified, and the variety of items they produced. The ceramics range from sculptures, masks and limited edition series to vases, planters and dinnerware available all over America.

Phyllis and Tom Bess are avid collectors of these popular wares from their home state. They live in Tulsa, Oklahoma.