A playwright whose work is appreciated on a global scale; Athol Fugardrsquo;s plays have done more to document and provide a cultural commentary on Apartheid-era South Africa than any other writer in the last century. Using mostly migrant workers and township dwellers; and staging guerrilla-raid productions in black areas; Fugard frequently came into conflict with the government; forcing him to take his work overseas. Consequently; powerful plays such as The Blood Knot; Sizwe Banzi is Dead; and Master Harold... and the boys came to broadcast the inequities of the Apartheid-era to the world. Fugardrsquo;s work retains an insistent influence; and is studied and performed the world over.Alan Shelleyrsquo;s study is an accessible but profound analysis of the man; his work and its influence; the social injustices that drive him; and the lives of those who people his remarkable plays.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. This is a great introduction to so called street photographyBy Peter WrightThis is a great introduction to so called street photography. I only wish that it was much longer and had more photographs by Lewis. He also steers clear of giving his opinion in various areas on the assumption that there are always other points of view. Commendable; but I would have appreciated knowing what he thinks in more detail; even at the risk of some controversy.14 of 16 people found the following review helpful. Less art; more randomnessBy Andrew D. LossingIm usually careful about being negative when it comes to books; even if its not a great volume it probably took the author a lot of work to create. But all the same; there are good options and there are not-so-good options for spending your hard-earned dough. This particular book doesnt quite make the cut.If youre buying this book for technical; or skill-based; learning; youre better off going somewhere else. The content is largely generic and the sort of thing that can be found anywhere on the web. I didnt get a good sense of the authors personal style or ethos. A better bet for technique would be The Street Photographers Manual; also to be found here on .Of course; another main reason you would buy such a book is to look at great examples of street photography; and enjoy the authors personal style. Sadly; most of what is contained in this book is very commonplace; with little to recommend it. Im looking for poignancy; juxtaposition; humor; energy... all of those things which make a street photograph transcend time and location to speak to the larger human experience; but Im having a hard time finding it in the work the author has chosen to show. Its almost as if the decisive moment was not waited for. I would like to be kinder; but Im left with a feeling that this book was rushed to press by a publisher who wants to get in on the rising tide of modern street photography and not as a showcase of unique and powerful craft.Also; the book itself is of very low quality. The cover and pages both feel too thin and just cheap.Edit: 6-20-15. After letting this book settle in further; I actually took an additional star off of my review. Often street images bear multiple visits to really soak in their flavor and contents; but I can honestly count on one hand the images in this book that even interest me. On the other hand; dozens of them exhibit what I would call the wrong moment; or lack of patience or vision... "Uninspiring" is the word that really describes the authors work here depicted; just as "uninspired" is the right word to describe his advice. There is just no insight to be had here. I wanted to like this book; but it has left me quite cold.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Who knew a book of beautiful photography would also be a delightful read!?!By R. M. GreenI expected fantastic photos; but I thought that was all I would get. Instead I got advice that I will be able to return to as I take my second turn through the joys of photography. The narrative comes to me at a glorious time. I enjoyed photography intensely when I was younger; but had been very frustrated by the photos Ive taken in the last decade (all low tech digital phone cameras). This book helped me realize that I can enjoy photography again -- I just need to reengage with proper tools. The narrative speaks to his skill as an educator; as it invites the beginner in; without ignoring or disrespecting readers with greater expertise. Cant say enough great things about the book. I have already bought a 2nd as a gift for a friend.
