Theatrical Design in the Twentieth Century. An Index to Photographic reproductions of Scenic Designs

Atkinson, W. Patrick. Theatrical Design in the Twentieth Century. An Index to Photographic reproductions of Scenic Designs. Westport, Connecticut: Greenwood Press, (1996). First edition. Sm. 8vo. x, 475, [1]pp. Original grayish blue cloth with imprinted black cover and title labels with gold lettering. This index of 7000 productions by more than 2000 scenic designers focuses on photographs of 20th-century sets, renderings, and models of theatre and opera productions appearing in 114 selected books and journals. Selected works include books about theatre history, scenic design and stagecraft, as well as design exhibition catalogs and works on specific designers or types of productions. The bulk of the volume is an index of productions with entries arranged alphabetically by play title. Each entry contains subentries for productions with which individual designers were involved, along with citations for the works in which photographs of the production appear. A separate index lists the designers and their productions. No illustrations present in this work. Minor staining along joints and slight sunning on front board. Binding in near fine, interior in fine condition. Number 21 of the series “Bibliographies and Indexes in American Literature.” Publisher’s “Book News” leaf on this title laid-in. vg. Hardcover. (29974) $75