A Director Prepares is a thought-provoking examination of the challenges of making theatre. In it; Anne Bogart speaks candidly and with wisdom of the courage required to create art with great presence. Each chapter tackles one of the seven major areas Bogart has identified as both potential partner and potential obstacle to art-making. They are Violence; Memory; Terror; Eroticism; Stereotype; Embarrassment; and Resistance. Each one can be used to generate extraordinary creative energy; if we know how to use it. A Director Prepares offers every practitioner an extraordinary insight into the creative process. It is a handbook; Bible and manifesto; all in one. No other book on the art of theatre comes even close to offering this much understanding; experience and inspiration.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good collectionBy CustomerI really like the variety in this Treasury of Chinese Design Motifs. They do look hand done but are quite nice and easy to imagine being incorporated into new designs.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Treasury of Chinese Design motifs.By P S CookHad expected more traditional designs from emperors clothes and vases etc.; Nevertheless a good selection. Useful for any design artist.9 of 10 people found the following review helpful. A classic book!By Natasha PapousekThis book contains tons of beautiful Chinese designs -- usually from ceramics or embroidery. Whenever I need a Chinese motif; I can find it here.Like most Dover books; theres no real text to explain where the images came from or their significance. But for sheer volume of visual material; this book is a winner.