Light Fantastic: The Art and Design of Stage Lighting - Rilegato

Keller, Max

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ISBN 10: 3791343718 ISBN 13: 9783791343716

Casa editrice: Prestel Pub, 2010

Riassunto

Now available in a completely revised, updated, and expanded edition, this book is the definitive guide to stage lighting design by a virtuoso in the field. As beautiful as it is instructive, this award-winning book on all aspects of theatrical lighting design has become the standard resource in the field. Light Fantastic has received accolades from the theater community, including the Golden Pen Award from the Institute for Theater Technology and Outstanding Academic Title award from Choice magazine. Now in its third edition, Light Fantastic has been expanded to include breathtaking new photographs from author Max Keller's most recent productions. The text has been brought up to date to reflect the latest technological advances, while new essays on light in architecture, lighting for music concerts, and the metaphysics and politics of light broaden its scope. Keller s extensive knowledge and experience on some of the world s most celebrated stages make him the definitive source for veterans or those new to the field of stage lighting. Throughout the book hundreds of vibrant color photographs convey the excitement of live performance. This remarkable volume is an indispensable handbook to stage lighting design.

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Recensione:

'Max Keller ... is ... a leading pioneer in the theatre lighting industry.''... a remarkable introductory book to lighting design ...''[Max Kellers] book continues to bring imagination, perception and motion to a table previously loaded with theory.''The reason why this book has the edge is that it engages the reader's attention throughout by linking clear text with superbly selected pictures, drawings and graphics.''LIGHT Fantastic' is the analysis of a lifetime of work in lighting and is still THE reference book for theatre lighting design. It is also an essential book for anyone involved in any strand of lighting design.' --Mondoarc Magazine, 2007

'This book provides a comprehensive introduction to stage lighting and an insight into the process of creative lighting design.' --Theatres Magazine, Autumn 2010

L'autore:

Max Keller is among the world's leading lighting designers. Since 1970 he has been offering creative and technical solutions for the stage. He is the recipient of numerous awards for his work in the theatre.

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• Editore: Prestel Pub
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• ISBN 10: 3791343718
• ISBN 13: 9783791343716
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 299