Reading Contemporary Performance (107 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. As the nature of contemporary performance continues to expand into new forms, genres and media, it requires an increasingly diverse vocabulary. Reading Contemporary Performance provides students, critics and creators with a rich understanding of the key terms and ideas that are central to any discussion of this evolving theatricality. Specially commissioned entries from a wealth of contributors map out the many and varied ways of discussing performance in all of its forms ? from theatrical and site-specific performances to live and New Media art. The book is divided into two sections: Concepts - Key terms and ideas arranged according to the five characteristic elements of performance art: time; space; action; performer; audience. Methodologies and Turning Points - The seminal theories and ways of reading performance, such as postmodernism, epic theatre, feminisms, happenings and animal studies. Case Studies ? entries in both sections are accompanied by short studies of specific performances and events, demonstrating creative examples of the ideas and issues in question. Three different introductory essays provide multiple entry points into the discussion of contemporary performance, and cross-references for each entry also allow the plotting of one?s own pathway. Reading Contemporary Performance is an invaluable guide, providing not just a solid set of familiarities, but an exploration and contextualisation of this broad and vital field.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: Good. As the nature of contemporary performance continues to expand into new forms, genres and media, it requires an increasingly diverse vocabulary. Reading Contemporary Performance provides students, critics and creators with a rich understanding of the key terms and ideas that are central to any discussion of this evolving theatricality. Specially commissioned entries from a wealth of contributors map out the many and varied ways of discussing performance in all of its forms ? from theatrical and site-specific performances to live and New Media art. The book is divided into two sections: Concepts - Key terms and ideas arranged according to the five characteristic elements of performance art: time; space; action; performer; audience. Methodologies and Turning Points - The seminal theories and ways of reading performance, such as postmodernism, epic theatre, feminisms, happenings and animal studies. Case Studies ? entries in both sections are accompanied by short studies of specific performances and events, demonstrating creative examples of the ideas and issues in question. Three different introductory essays provide multiple entry points into the discussion of contemporary performance, and cross-references for each entry also allow the plotting of one?s own pathway. Reading Contemporary Performance is an invaluable guide, providing not just a solid set of familiarities, but an exploration and contextualisation of this broad and vital field.…

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Condition: good. Some shelf, storage or usage wear present. The binding is tight and all pages are present. The pages have some light notes, underlining and or highlighting present. Pictures available upon request. Individually inspected by Scott. Thanks for supporting an independent bookseller.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 241pp., including works cited and index. A Very Good copy with minor fading to the spine. A clean, unmarked copy with a tight spine. 8vo. - over 7¾ in. - 9¾ in.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. slightly marked up paperback excellent condition jm 3/12.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. trade paperback in very good condition.

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Cloth. Condition: Good (No Dust Jacket). First printing. 8vo, 351 pp. Light rubbing to edges and corners of boards, page edges tanned, ownership signature (of poet Todd Moore), underlining on a few pages.

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Softcover. Condition: As New. Edition Unstated. Book appears new, The cover is in Excellent condition. 241 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Poetry; ISBN: 0817351515. ISBN/EAN: 9780817351519. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1560749772.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 112 pages. 12.00x9.00x0.25 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 264 pages. 8.75x6.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New. "Distant Reading" considers poetry as performance, offers new insights into its popularity, and proposes a new history of its origins. Its themes are connected by a historically contextualized and theoretically sophisticated discussion of contemporary American and British poets continuing to work in the modernist tradition Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: DSA; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 422. . 2005. 1st Edition. Paperback. . . . .…

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Condition: New. "Distant Reading" considers poetry as performance, offers new insights into its popularity, and proposes a new history of its origins. Its themes are connected by a historically contextualized and theoretically sophisticated discussion of contemporary American and British poets continuing to work in the modernist tradition Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: DSA; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 422. . 2005. 1st Edition. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Erstausgabe, 4°, 111 S. (Noten), Vorworttext: englisch, farbig illustr. original Kartonage (Paperback), sehr schönes, sauberes Exemplar. Abholung im Ladengeschäft in Frankfurt am Main (Nordend ggü. Musterschule) möglich. Das spart die Portokosten. Pickup at the store in Frankfurt am Main (Nordend, close to Musterschule) is possible. It saves the shipping costs. …

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First edn. 8vo, pp. 351. Paper wraps. VG. A volume of essays interviews and original materials that explore how poetry is performed and revealed in a variety of contexts.