British Theatre Design - The Modern Age

by John Goodwin and Peter Hall

Book Overview

With more than 300 photographs showcasing the work of over 130 designers -- each image accompanied by the artist's own notes -- this collection presents the best, most comprehensive overview of modern... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0297830708
• ISBN13: 9780297830702
• Release Date: January 1990
• Publisher: George Weidenfeld & Nicholson
• Weight: 2.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 10.1" x 9.9"

Customer Reviews

A marvel to look at, Less wonderful to Read

John Goodwin's "British Theatre Design" is a coffee table book. It's full of gorgeous black & white and color photos showcasing some of the most extravagant set designs of England in the 1980s. Each chapter has a brief write-up on the genres (Plays, Operas, Musicals, etc.) by a different author. Unfortunately, however, the text only skims the surface of the subject matter. I would have much rather seen brief write-ups on individual designers and their influence. But still, it's inspiring just to see the photographs. Anyone who's in theatre needs to see this.