This is the first British study of the works of the prolific Fellner and Helmer Atelier which was active from 1871-1914 during which time they produced over 80 theatre designs and are second in quantity only to Frank Matcham; to whom reference is made. This period is one of great change as a number of serious theatre fires which included Nice and Vienna had the effect of the introduction of safety legislation which affected theatre design. This study seeks to show how Fellner and Helmer and Frank Matcham dealt with this increasing safety legislation; in particular the way in which safety was built into their new three part theatres equipped with iron stages; safety curtains; electricity and appropriate access and egress and; in the Vienna practice; how this was achieved across 13 countries.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. WonderfulBy IkatI am a longtime collector of tribal textiles who travels extensively to collect. I am always looking for good information about shops. traditions. etc. this book has it all.I will be back in Mexico next year and will modify the itinerary I had in mind because of places I read about in this book.HIGHLY recommended!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. This is a wonderful book! It looks like a picture book - ...By Nancy MctaggartThis is a wonderful book! It looks like a picture book - lovely. lovely photos of people and textiles in the places discussed in the book. but thats deceptive. Its full of useful information for the traveler who wants to visit the places described (hotels. restaurants. artisans) as well as interesting and helpful information about the textiles available in each of the places. Its different than many travel books because of the passion and personalities of the writers reflected in each discussion. I particularly appreciated the "Guide to Ethical Shopping." a thoughtful reminder of the long-term consequences of excessive bargaining. It makes me want to pack my bag!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Lovely photosBy SharebeautyThis is probably a great book for a neophyte to indigenous textiles of Mexico . For someone like me whos traveled lives in Mexico I was hoping for more .
