The Empty Space
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Peter Brook
Binding: Hardback
Published: Macgibbon & Kee, 1968
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
This seminal work in theatre theory presents a profound examination of the art form, categorizing its diverse manifestations into four distinct types: Deadly, Holy, Rough, and Immediate. It argues for a vibrant, essential theatrical experience that transcends conventional boundaries and fosters a direct, unmediated connection with its audience. The author, a visionary director, illustrates how to strip away artifice and embrace the raw power of performance, advocating for a living theatre that constantly reinvents itself. This influential text offers incisive commentary on the nature of performance and its potential for transformative impact, making The Empty Space an indispensable read for practitioners and enthusiasts alike.
Author: Peter Brook
Binding: Hardback
Published: Macgibbon & Kee, 1968
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
This seminal work in theatre theory presents a profound examination of the art form, categorizing its diverse manifestations into four distinct types: Deadly, Holy, Rough, and Immediate. It argues for a vibrant, essential theatrical experience that transcends conventional boundaries and fosters a direct, unmediated connection with its audience. The author, a visionary director, illustrates how to strip away artifice and embrace the raw power of performance, advocating for a living theatre that constantly reinvents itself. This influential text offers incisive commentary on the nature of performance and its potential for transformative impact, making The Empty Space an indispensable read for practitioners and enthusiasts alike.