According to the publisher, “Scorched Earth is the first comprehensive history of fine art potteries in southern Africa, with a focus on pioneer ceramic studios and workshops. Filled with photographs, the book visually takes you back in time and unfolds the exciting rich history of southern African pottery and art in general”. “This encyclopaedic history of an overlooked sector of the South African art and design world explores the work of 30 potteries that produced high-quality ceramic wares from 1880 to 1980” (Jacana Media: Press release).This is a well-researched book featuring a good selection of illustrations of representative ceramics; biographical material on the owners, potters, artists and artisans; concise notes on the intentions and philosophy of each establishment, and pertinent comments on the techniques, materials and aesthetic merits of the various wares.

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焦土：南部非洲陶器 100 年

根据出版商的说法，“焦土是南部非洲第一部美术陶器综合史，重点是先驱陶瓷工作室和作坊。这本书充满了照片，从视觉上带你回到过去，并总体上展示了南部非洲陶器和艺术的激动人心的丰富历史。” “这部关于南非艺术和设计界被忽视的百科全书式历史探索了 1880 年至 1980 年间生产高品质陶瓷器皿的 30 件陶器的作品”（Jacana Media：新闻稿）。这是一本经过深入研究的书籍精选代表性陶瓷插图；关于所有者、陶艺家、艺术家和工匠的传记材料；关于每个机构的意图和理念的简明注释，以及对技术的相关评论，