Aesthetics of Absence: Text on Theatre
Abingdon: Routledge, 2015. First English Language Edition. Softcover : [iv] xxv [xxvi] 111 [118] : translated by David Roesner and Christina M. Lagao : 16 pages of illustrations : photo illustration on cover by Wonge Bergmann.
Cover edges a little rubbed; small ripple to illustrated section near hinge. Very good. Item #14560
"Aesthetics of Absence presents a significant challenge to the many embedded assumptions and hierarchical structures that have become ‘naturalised’ in western theatre production. This is the first English translation of a new collection of writings and lectures by Heiner Goebbels, the renowned German theatre director, composer and teacher. These writings map Goebbels’ engagement with ‘Aesthetics of Absence’ through his own experience at the forefront of innovative music-theatre and performance making... He gives us a rare insight into the rehearsal process of critically acclaimed works such as Eraritjaritjaka and Stifters Dinge, explaining in meticulous detail the way he weaves an eclectic range of references from fine art, theatre, literature, politics, anthropology, contemporary and classical music, jazz and folk, into his multi-textured music-theatre compositions." - Publisher.
Price: $80.00