{"product_id":"2026100009204-secondhand-the-bankside-stage-book","title":"The Bankside Stage-Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Tanning and foxing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep 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.\n\nA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49269345878235,"sku":"2026100009204-SECONDHAND","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/69870c5f-c7bb-441f-bcaa-f2c3b9fc96a3.png?v=1788998957","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100009204-secondhand-the-bankside-stage-book","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}