"Paper, Pottery and Prosperity" is a scholarly book that explores the role of craft production in the rural development of Northern Thailand. It examines how craftsmanship has evolved over time within the context of a modernizing economy. The book connects current debates on community-based development theories, including topics such as rural industrialization, rural-urban relationships, indigenous knowledge, as well as rural poverty and livelihoods. It highlights the significance of small industries for rural development, a topic that gained popularity in the 1970s. By analyzing craft production in rural areas, the book offers new perspectives on the challenges and opportunities of rural development in Thailand and fills a gap in the existing literature on this subject.