Peter Brook is known internationally as a theatre visionary; and a daring experimenter on the cutting-edge of performance and production. This book concentrates on Brooks early years; and his innovative achievements in opera; television; film; and the theatre. His productions are viewed separately; in chronological order; suggesting Brooks developing and changing interests. The authors include thought-provoking interviews with Brook (and with numerous outstanding artists who have worked with him) and bring to the reader penetrating critiques of Brooks theories and practices as a man of the theatre.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Universally LikedBy lilkimbo13This is an extremely fun coffee-table book thats not just for history buffs! Its an accessible look into American History thats perfect for teens through adults. My 7-year-old nephew even loves it - there are certain portions hes asked us to read to him more than once. Though I bought it for myself; it would also make a great gift. As I have this book sitting out; a multitude of family and friends (and friends of friends; etc.) have leafed through it and all of them have liked it; so it would even be a good gift for some you dont know all that well! Highly recommended!8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Brilliant and Engaging Analysis!By James SmithsonKurin has written a very interesting series of articles about these 101 objects and how they relate to the history of America. Its a brilliant and engaging analysis; well worth the cost and the strength to hold it in your lap.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Not just historyBy D. CarrollI am about halfway through the book and am enjoying it very much. However; it is not just the history. I realize that it gives an emerging description of the American Character like no other book I have ever read. You can gaze at each object in detail; consider the respective narrative; and what comes through is a value base--i.e.; what is held dearly-- which is distinctly American. I think this is shaped not only by what is gained ("manifest destiny") but by what is lost (the passenger pigeon and near-extinction of the buffalo).