Every August; tens of thousands of participants gather to celebrate artistic expression in Nevadas barren Black Rock Desert. This vastly inhospitable location; called the playa; is the site of Burning Man; where; within a 9-mile fence; artists called Burners create a temporary city devoted to art and participation. Braving extreme elements; over two hundred wildly ambitious works of art are created and intended to delight; provoke; involve; or amaze. In 2013; over 68;000 people attended - the highest number ever allowed on the playa. As Burning Man has created new context; new categories of art have emerged since its inception; including Art to Ride; Collaborative Art; and of course; Art to Burn. Burning Man: Art on Fire is an authorized collection of some of the most stunning examples of Burning Man art. Experience the amazing sculptures; art; stories; and interviews from the worlds greatest gathering of artists. Get lost in a rich gallery of images showcasing the best examples of playa art with 170 photos. Interviews with the artists reveal not only their motivation to create art specifically for Burning Man; but they also illuminate the dramatic efforts it took to create their pieces. Featuring the incredible photography of long-time Burning Man photographers; Sidney Erthal and Scott London; an introduction from Burning Man founder Larry Harvey; and a foreword from Will Chase; this stunning gift book allows Burners and enthusiasts alike to have a piece of Burning Man with them all year around.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A great look at behind the scenes...By Jill MeyerOkay; Im an opera "newbie". Living in Santa Fe; its a bit hard to avoid opera-fever but for five years I managed to do so. But last year I "succumbed" to both "The Met in HD" and live opera at that beautiful outdoor setting up on the hill; just north of Santa Fe. Since discovering opera; Ive also been reading about it. One of the best books Ive read is "Living Opera"; by Joshua Jampol.Published in 2010; the book is a series of 20 interviews with different opera "people". From singers Placido Domingo and Renee Fleming; to directors and conductors Patrice Chereau and Seiji Ozawa - to name a few - Jampol takes the reader behind the scenes of the opera and into the hearts and minds of those who have made modern opera what it is. Jampol asks intelligent questions that might seem easy at first for the subjects to answer; but he asks them in such a way to elicit responses that resonate with the reader.Jampol covers everything from how operas are staged to orchestra arrangements to how the singers both prepare for their performances and recover from them. Some of the singers have children and they explain how they fit parenting into a life essentially lived on the run. These are relatively short interviews but by asking the right questions; Jampol has written a lively book based on the answers.You dont have to be an opera-novice to enjoy this book. I can recommend it to anyone looking for some behind-the-scenes look at the wonder and majesty of opera.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Living OperaBy Marilyn J MeekerFor anyone interested in what makes artists involved in opera "tick;" this book is ideal. We get not only the singers perspective; but those of conductors and directors. And for the singers; despite the diverse backgrounds of the artists included; its fascinating to see the common issues across the discipline. The interviewer does a skillful job in his descriptions and narratives to capture the personalities of the artists before the actual interviews begin. A most entertaining and thought-provoking book.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Living Opera - Joshua JampolBy Kris ZinkThis is a fascinating book of interviews of currently famous opera singers; producers and conductors. Ive enjoyed it immensely! I highly recommend it.
