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Books for Theatre People
 Forbidden Broadway: Behind the Mylar Curtain
Gerard Alessandrini
This journey through the creation and history of Forbidden Broadway offers a dazzling, whimsical inside glimpse at the evolution of the show in its twenty incarnations to date, with zany parodies, hilarious lyrics, and behind-the-scenes stories. Told with dozens of outrageous pictures from the productions, as well as photos of major celebrities who attended the show, this one-of-a-kind story is narrated by the creator-writer-director of Forbidden Broadway, Gerard Alessandrini. Hardcover, 265 pp. $24.99.
 A Fine Line: Scratchboard Illustrations by Scott McKowen
Scott McKowen
Scott McKowen is a prolific scratchboard illustrator who has established an international career specializing in theatre posters and book covers. McKowen has created unforgettable posters for plays by Shakespeare, Shaw, Chekhov, and Moliere; he is equally adept at interpreting works by contemporary playwrights. A Fine Line is a truly ravishing summation of McKowen's imaginative and impeccable artistry. Hardcover, $49.95.
 The Pantomime Life of Joseph Grimaldi
Andrew McConnell
Joseph Grimaldi (1778-1837) revolutionized the art of the clown and became a national celbrity. He rubbed shoulders with the likes of Lord Byron and Charles Dickens and transformed the art of on-stage comedy. Yet the outward joy and tomfoolery of his performances masked a dark and depressing personal life. Stott has written the definitive biography of the original 'sad clown' and offers a nuanced portrait of Georgian theatre in London. Riots, fires, and all! Hardcover, 433 pp. $42.00.
 Talking Theatre: Interviews with Theatre People
Richard Eyre
This must-read volume brings together forty candid and insightful conversations between Richard Eyre and a stunning group of the most extraordinary theatre artists of the second half of the twentieth century. John Gielgud, Arthur Miller, Harold Pinter, Peter Brook, Tom Stoppard, Judi Dench, Robert Lepage, Tony Kushner, and Peter Hall are but a few of the artists profiled here. What emerges from these interviews is an unrivalled, behind-the-scenes account of the most important productions and performances in the theatre in recent times. Hardcover, 331 pp. $44.95.
 A Life Like Other People's
Alan Bennett
A Life Like Other People's is the core of Alan Bennett's Untold Stories. It is a poignant memoir of his parrent's marriage and his early childhood, recalling his mother's sudden descent into depression and, later, dementia. This moving and, at times irresistibly funny work of auto-biography is a must-read for fans of one of the world's best-loved English writers. Hardcover, 242 pp. $24.00.
 Risking the Void: The Scenography of Cameron Porteous
Sean Breaugh & Patricia Flood
Not simply a scenographer, Cameron Porteous is a first-rate visual artist. With an aesthetic steeped in the codes of modernism -- less is more, form follows function, and God is in the details -- he has created a world-class body of work for the Canadian stage. This splendid volume brings together a remarkable array of visual material -- photographs, sketches, painting, and models -- to pay tribute to his stunning artistry. Softcover, 92 pp. $29.95.
 The Director's Craft
Katie Mitchell
The Director's Craft is a unique and completely indispensible step-by-step guide to directing for the stage. Written by one of the most adventurous and respected directors working today, this book will be an indispensable item in every student and practitioner's kitbag. It will inspire everyone, from the beginner just starting out to the experienced practitioner looking to reinvigorate their practice. Softcover, 241 pp. $28.50.
 Free for All: Joe Papp, the Public, and the Greatest Theater Story Ever Told
Kenneth Turan & Joseph Papp
In this oral history, we see how theatrical visionary Joe Papp overcame myriad obstacles to bring first-rate theatre productions to an urban audience with The New York Shakespeare Festival/Public Theatre. Here, in all their backstage drama, are the accounts of how such landmark productions as Hair, No Place to Be Somebody, A Chorus Line, That Championship Season, Streamers, for colored girls ... , True West, The Normal Heart, and Aunt Dan and Lemon came into the world. Hardcover, 593 pp. $49.00.
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