MS 685 01 01 06
MS 685 01 01 06
E.A. Craig collection: Papers and ephemera relating to ‘On the Art of the Theatre’ by Edward Gordon Craig
Sub-series
‘On the Art of the Theatre’ was written by Gordon Craig, containing his visionary theories for the theatre. It was published by Heinemann in 1911 and translated into French, Russian and Japanese, bringing his ideas to a new and global audience.
1911-1965
4 files and published copies of the work
The papers include proofs for the illustrations for the work and later correspondence regarding a new edition.
The files are arranged in chronological order.
Eton College library also contains printed copies of ‘On the Art of the Theatre’
- E.A. Craig collection: Proof illustrations for ‘On the Art of the Theatre’ by Edward Gordon Craig, MS 685 01 01 06 01, (1911)
- E.A. Craig collection: German poster for ‘On The Art of the Theatre’ by Edward Gordon Craig, MS 685 01 01 06 02, ([1911])
- E.A. Craig collection: Correspondence between William Heinemann, ltd., publishers and Edward Gordon Craig regarding a new edition of ‘On the Art of the Theatre’, MS 685 01 01 06 03, (1954-1956)
- E.A. Craig collection: Correspondence relating to a German edition of ‘On the Art of the Theatre’ by Edward Gordon Craig, MS 685 01 01 06 04, (1964-1965)
- E.A. Craig collection: Printed copies of ‘On the Art of the Theatre’ by Edward Gordon Craig, MS 685 01 01 06 05, (1911)