An investigation into the spatial politics of separation and division in South Africa; principally during the apartheid years; and the effects of these physical and conceptual barriers on the land. In contrast to the weight of literature focusing on post-apartheid South Africa; the focus of this book includes the spatial; political and cultural landscape practices of the apartheid government and also refers to contemporary work done in Australia; England and the US. It probes the uncertainty and ambiguity of identities and cultures in post-apartheid society in order to gain a deep understanding of the history that individuals and society now confront. Drawing on a wealth of research materials including literature; maps; newspapers; monuments; architectural drawings; government legislation; tourist brochures; political writing and oral histories; this book is well illustrated throughout and is a unique commentary on the spatial politics of a time of enormous change.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. there is some interesting and useful information hereBy Jess MckenzieWell written and informative; especially for new printers. Of course; the book does not take up the newer ground systems;nor did we expect it to. Similarly; the etching instructions apply only to nitric acid etches; there is no mention of ferric chloride and other safer materials. This is hard to explain. Yet; there is some interesting and useful information here. For example the small summary of the printing process. Thus; we give the book 3 stars; and recommend adding it to ones library; while strongly suggesting that new printers consult more recent literature dealing with environmental and safety concerns.9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. An outstanding textBy wiredweirdLeafs text covers a remarkable range of intaglio techniques. The first chapters cover the basics of tools; printing papers; and setting up a workshop. Next; she covers the basics of familiar printmaking techniques; etching (including soft ground); aquatint; and some interesting variations. This section also includes recipes for inks and grounds - not encyclopedic; but a basic set of materials for different techniques. Leaf covers each technique methodically; describing its goals; materials; and process. The end of each chapter offers an especially helpful "what went wrong" section.Following the basics; Leaf continues with some elaborations; including multiple layers of aquatint and viscosity printing. She also lays out some unusual techniques; including collographs and "tuilegraphs." Thats a fascinating variation on linoleum prints; but based on slightly different materials and very distinctive ways of creating the image in the printing surface.Despite its strengths; this book has a few significant weak spots. Safety standards arent always what a current reader would hope. For example; discussion of the corrosive etchants talks about flushing eyes with water in case of an acid spash; but doesnt mention goggles. Elsewhere; she mentions protective gloves in the text but omits those gloves from the photos that show the process under discussion. And; when it comes to disposing of spent etchant; I cant agree with pouring "neutralized acid on the ground where you dont expect anything to grow." On the positive side; techniques are profusely illustrated; showing both techniques and finished products.Those problems just mean that the reader should approach this with a critical eye; not avoid it completely. Theres just too much good here to give up.-- wiredweird0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent intaglio resourceBy Mr Harvey MullenThis is an excellent reference book. Two things are worth noting: 1) when this book was first published in the 70s; printmaking used traditional; more toxic methods. Non-toxic methods are now proliferating and these are not covered since they didnt exist when it was written.2) the quality of the images reproduced is ok but not high.However; Ruth Leaf knows her stuff and the content of this book is full of insight. 5 stars if it hadnt been for the 2 aforementioned points