Performing Arts

Image of Fundamentals of Theatrical Design: A Guide to the Basics of Scenic, Costume, and Lighting Design
Author(s):
Karen Brewster
Genre(s):
Performing Arts

Fundamentals of Theatrical Design: A Guide to the Basics of Scenic, Costume, and Lighting Design

July 25, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Martin A. David

“Fundamentals of Theatrical Design hardly ever loses steam. . . .

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Image of Toward a General Theory of Acting: Cognitive Science and Performance (Cognitive Studies in Literature and Performance)
Author(s):
J. Lutterbie
Genre(s):
Performing Arts, Arts, Design & Photography

Toward a General Theory of Acting: Cognitive Science and Performance

June 21, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Martin A. David

“. . . an acting book that is both valuable and informative. . . . a plethora of insights.”

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Image of Ticket Masters: The Rise of the Concert Industry and How the Public Got Scalped
Author(s):
Dean Budnick
Genre(s):
Performing Arts, Industries, Company Histories, Music

Ticket Masters: The Rise of the Concert Industry and How the Public Got Scalped

June 20, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Dave Moyer

“Simply put, avid concertgoers will likely enjoy this book or throw up reading it—perhaps both.”

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Image of Sitting Pretty: The Life and Times of Clifton Webb (Hollywood Legends Series)
Author(s):
Clifton Webb
Genre(s):
Theatre, Performing Arts, Actors & Entertainers

Sitting Pretty: The Life and Times of Clifton Webb (Hollywood Legends Series)

June 18, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Vinton Rafe McCabe

“Sitting Pretty is filled with enough anecdotes to keep movie fans happy and intimate details enough for gossip fans as well.”

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Image of Building the Successful Theater Company
Author(s):
Lisa Mulcahy
Genre(s):
Performing Arts

Building the Successful Theater Company

January 25, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Martin A. David

One often approaches a sequel or second edition with a certain amount of trepidation.

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Image of John's Secret Dreams: The Life of John Lennon (A Big Words Book, 2)
Author(s):
Doreen Rappaport
Genre(s):
Biographies, Autobiographies, & Memoir, Performing Arts, Popular, Musicians, 20th Century

John's Secret Dreams: The Life of John Lennon (Big Words)

October 5, 2010
Reviewed by: 
Courtney Webb

Part biography, part multimedia art smorgasbord, John’s Secret Dreams: The Life of John Lennon is more than just a nonfiction picture book: It’s a work of art itself.

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Image of Mr. Langshaw's Square Piano: The Story of the First Pianos and How They Caused a Cultural Revolution
Author(s):
Madeline Goold
Genre(s):
Instrumental History & Construction, Performing Arts

Mr. Langshaw's Square Piano: The Story of the First Pianos and How They Caused a Cultural Revolution

October 1, 2010
Reviewed by: 
Amanda Mark

BlueBridge Books, November 2009

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Image of The Rough Guide to Classical Music
Author(s):
Joe Staines
Genre(s):
Reference Literary, Performing Arts, Music, Classical

The Rough Guide to Classical Music

October 1, 2010
Reviewed by: 
Craig Zeichner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Image of Empire of Dreams: The Epic Life of Cecil B. DeMille
Author(s):
Scott Eyman
Genre(s):
Performing Arts, Film

Empire of Dreams: The Epic Life of Cecil B. DeMille

October 1, 2010
Reviewed by: 
Martin A. David

Cecil B. DeMille was one of the first true giants of the American film industry. His bigger than life persona has inspired author Eyman to attempt a bigger than life portrait.

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Image of Theatre Craft: A Director's Practical Companion from A-Z (Faber Drama)
Author(s):
John Caird
Genre(s):
Performing Arts

Theatre Craft: A Director's Practical Companion from A-Z

October 1, 2010
Reviewed by: 
Martin A. David

 Author John Caird is an impressively credentialed theater man.

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