Shelfmark
Kbb.4.36
Author
Title
On the art of the theatre / by Edward Gordon Craig.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : William Heinemann, 1925.
Physical description
xxi, [1], 295, [1] p., [16] leaves of plates : ill. ; 21 cm.
Note
January 1925 impression.
Note
First published 1911.
Note
"The publishers wish to state that this edition is in all respects (but for a new preface and two illustrations) identical with the second edition. A revised edition will be issued later."-- title page verso.
Note
With a new preface by Craig which appears in all subsequent editions.
Note
Plates protected by tissue guards, with descriptive captions printed on the guards.
Note
Publisher's grey paper boards with black cloth spine lettered in gilt; upper cover with small oval "GC" monogram printed in black.
Formatted contents note
Contents: The artists of the theatre of the future -- The actor and the Über-Marionette -- Some evil tendencies of the modern theatre -- Plays and playwrights -- The theatre in Russia, Germany, and England -- The art of the theatre (1st dialogue) -- The art of the theatre (2nd dialogue) -- The ghosts in the tragedies of Shakespeare -- Shakespeare's plays -- Realism and the actor -- Open-air theatres -- Symbolism -- The exquisite and the precious.
Citation/references note
Fletcher, I.K. & Rood, A. Edward Gordon Craig: a bibliography (London: Society for Theatre Research, 1967), A13(L)
Provenance
Edward Gordon Craig collection.
Provenance
Pencil inscription of Ellen M. Gordon Craig [the author's daughter] with note "Bought from David Low 19 Oct. 66, torn book - very stained - a very rare edition".
Provenance
Printed bookplate with name added in ms.: D.F. Barham. April 1928.
Provenance
Bookseller's label inside back cover of W. H. Smith & Son, 19-21 Corporation Street, Birmingham.
Copy-specific note
Loosely inserted publisher's postcard.
Subject
Theater.
Subject
Theaters Stage-setting and scenery.
Subject
English drama History and criticism.
Subject
Stage design.
Subject
Theater Great Britain 20th century.
Added entry--name
Craig, Ellen Gordon, 1904 - 1975 former owner.
Added entry--name
Heinemann publisher.
Added entry--name
W. H. Smith & Son bookseller.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B46502