Gao Xingjian has been lauded for his inventive use of Chinese culture in his paintings; plays; and cinema; however he denies that his current work participates in any notion of Chinese. This book traces the development of these forms and how the relate and interact in the French language plays of the Nobel Laureate.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful. "the past is now part of my future; the present is well out of hand."By MichaelA cerebral; spectacular look inside the Manchester scene from one of the best writers in rock history. The book takes you back to the post punk era then to the present for Morleys feelings; and inspirations for his writings; which are very poignant; especially his revealing how his fathers death boookends the journey of Joy Division; and how it may have subconciously influenced him.This is the best book I have read on the enigmatic Manchester scene; which I have always been fascinated with. If you are the same; this is a must have.If you have read or own the 1984 book "An Ideal For Living" which chronicled every gig of Joy Division with the writings of Paul Morley; you will be reading things that you have in the past; but "Piece By Piece" is presented in such a more organized and engrossing fashion that it is worth purchasing.I would give 5 stars; but would like to have seen more rare or unseen illustrations.Title quote is from the song "Heart and Soul" by Joy Division0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerLove it0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. There are better books on the subject out there.By R. WattsNot quite what I had expected. Although this book is slightly entertaining; it lacks the minutia that die-hard Joy Division and Ian Curtis fans crave. Its not the easiest book to read; as its intentionally written in an unconventional manner. A section of this book is included in the Joy Division Best Of liner notes. Add it to your collection if you must; but I recommend the book From Joy Division to New Order: The Factory Records Story by Mick Middles.
