In almost every area of production; German theatre of the past forty years has achieved a level of distinction unique in the international community. This flourishing theatrical culture has encouraged a large number of outstanding actors; directors; and designers as well as video and film artists. The dominant figure throughout these years; however; has remained the director. In this stimulating and informative book; noted theatre historian Marvin Carlson presents an in-depth study of the artistic careers; working methods; and most important productions of ten of the leading directors of this great period of German staging.Beginning with the leaders of the new generation that emerged in the turbulent late 1960smdash;Peter Stein; Peter Zadek; and Claus Peymann; all still major figures todaymdash;Carlson continues with the generation that appeared in the 1980s; particularly after reunificationmdash;Frank Castorf; Anna Viebrock; Andrea Breth; and Christoph Marthalermdash;and concludes with the leading directors to emerge after the turn of the century; Stefan Pucher; Thomas Ostermeier; and Michael Thalheimer. He also provides information not readily available elsewhere in English on many of the leading actors and dramatists as well as the designers whose work; much of it for productions of these directors; has made this last half century a golden age of German scenic design.During the late twentieth century; no country produced so many major theatre directors or placed them so high in national cultural esteem as Germany. Drawing on his years of regular visits to the Theatertreffen in Berlin and other German productions; Carlson will captivate students of theatre and modern German history and culture with his provocative; well-illustrated study of the most productive and innovative theatre tradition in Europe.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Useful as hellBy MetalicagirlUseful as hell. Mostly you find books out there that focus on character designing etc but this is important too when drawing manga so I like it a lot. Thanks mark!2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Just Like Paneling: Straight and to the PointBy SmilinDynimiteMark Crilley. doesnt waist time show and telling the basics on Manga layout. The instructions and imagery are easy to follow. The artist also seasons the pages with his "Can-Do" attitude. easy going charm. and sense of humor.I would recommend this book for those who have a background in art and even have developed their skill-sets and style in drawing Manga characters. If not. this is still a great instructional guide on the basics of composing layouts. using 1-3 point perspective for backgrounds. and even determining placement of sentences...... Or phrases...... And how they all fall across the page.All this to help keep your readers in the story and not puzzling over its layout!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Another great book from Mark CrilleyBy Stig BenningAnother great book from Mark Crilley. Would have liked some more examples of scenes in perspective. but the basics of perspective is well covered. I would buy it again.