The Bankside Stage-Book
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Step behind the curtain and into the storied world of the Bankside theatre tradition — The Bankside Stage-Book, written and illustrated by H. W. Whanslaw, is an authoritative and richly detailed guide to the art of stagecraft, puppet theatre, and dramatic performance rooted in the historic Bankside theatrical heritage of London. Whanslaw, also the author of Everybody's Theatre and other celebrated works, chronicles the practical and artistic dimensions of stage production with an expert hand, presenting techniques, designs, and theatrical principles that bring the magic of live performance to life on the page. The work is as much a visual feast as it is an instructional manual, with Whanslaw's own illustrations adding a handcrafted warmth and authenticity to every chapter. A significant contribution to the canon of British theatrical arts literature, this volume sits at the intersection of performance history and practical stagecraft, making it an invaluable resource for theatre enthusiasts, puppetry practitioners, and historians of the performing arts alike. Whanslaw's writing style is precise yet passionate, conveying a genuine devotion to the living tradition of Bankside's dramatic arts — a tradition stretching back to Shakespeare's own Globe Theatre. Whether you are a seasoned stage director or a curious newcomer to the world of theatrical craft, this singular volume promises to leave you with a far deeper appreciation of what it truly means to put on a show.
Author: H. W. Whanslaw
Format: Hardback
Genre: Preforming Arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Step behind the curtain and into the storied world of the Bankside theatre tradition — The Bankside Stage-Book, written and illustrated by H. W. Whanslaw, is an authoritative and richly detailed guide to the art of stagecraft, puppet theatre, and dramatic performance rooted in the historic Bankside theatrical heritage of London. Whanslaw, also the author of Everybody's Theatre and other celebrated works, chronicles the practical and artistic dimensions of stage production with an expert hand, presenting techniques, designs, and theatrical principles that bring the magic of live performance to life on the page. The work is as much a visual feast as it is an instructional manual, with Whanslaw's own illustrations adding a handcrafted warmth and authenticity to every chapter. A significant contribution to the canon of British theatrical arts literature, this volume sits at the intersection of performance history and practical stagecraft, making it an invaluable resource for theatre enthusiasts, puppetry practitioners, and historians of the performing arts alike. Whanslaw's writing style is precise yet passionate, conveying a genuine devotion to the living tradition of Bankside's dramatic arts — a tradition stretching back to Shakespeare's own Globe Theatre. Whether you are a seasoned stage director or a curious newcomer to the world of theatrical craft, this singular volume promises to leave you with a far deeper appreciation of what it truly means to put on a show.