Liveness: Performance in a Mediatized Culture addresses what may be the single most important question facing all kinds of performance today. What is the status of live performance in a culture dominated by mass media?Since its first appearance; Philip Auslanders ground-breaking book has helped to reconfigure a new area of study. Looking at specific instances of live performance such as theatre; rock music; sport; and courtroom testimony; Liveness offers penetrating insights into media culture; suggesting that media technology has encroached on live events to the point where many are hardly live at all. In this new edition; the author thoroughly updates his provocative argument to take into account new digital and media technologies; and cultural; social and legal developments.In tackling some of the last great shibboleths surrounding the high cultural status of the live event; this book will continue to shape discussion and to provoke lively debate on a crucial artistic dilemma: what is live performance and what can it mean to us now?
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. New visibility into the lives of two musical geniusesBy Jerry J. LobdillThis book is excellent; and required reading for every fan of classical guitar. Segovia; himself; could not bring himself to write about his failed marriage to Paquita. Other writers have not had the inclination or the information necessary to write this book. Kudos to Charles Postlewate and his wife for translating this important work into English.I am a dedicated amateur classical and flamenco guitarist with 57 years experience.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great seller!By gerardoLove this book! Great seller. Much better than expected. I was under the impression that because of the low price I was getting the soft cover and to my surprised when I open the package I found this gorgeous hard copy.I was very happy and will recommend this seller to everyone.Thank you so much!8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. A fascinating biographyBy Jack SilverThis is a lovely translation by Charles and Marisa Postlewate of Alfredo Escandes fascinating account of the years Andres Segovia lived in Montevideo with his second wife; the pianist Paquita Madriguera. Escandes limpid and clear prose has been rendered into English with grace and elegance. The challenge for the biographer is to transform the raw materials of letters and reminiscence into a full-blooded portrait of remarkable human beings who lived and loved with passion. In this; Escande and his translators have succeeded brilliantly.
