New Scenography and Theatre Architecture Titles Available after the Prague Quadrennial

In addition to the Czech translations of Arnold Aronson “A View to the Abyss” and Anne Bogart´s “Viewpoints” that were prepared for the Prague Quadrennial, the Theatre Institute published a series of new books and DVDs in time for the world’s largest exhibition of scenography and theatre design. Here is a list of publications that are still available. Some quantities are limited, so complete the order form and send it to us immediately if you are interested in obtaining any copies.

 

Prague Quadrennial 07 Exhibition Catalogue -

Over 350 pages including a description of each of the themes from the 53 National Exhibits. The full colour publication contains information about all sections of the PQ, including the National, Student Section - Scenofest, as well as the Section of Theatre Architecture and Technology, and the description of the live programme of events.

Published in 2007. (In Czech and English).

Price: 20.50 USD/15.75 € + Postage and Handling

 

 

 

PQ DVD 67 - 03

From the archives of the PQ comes the most comprehensive and illustrative collection of scenography, exploring the trends of world theatre over the last 40 years. The region free (PAL 4:3) DVD contains:

·          commentary outlining the history of the PQ, and videos from each of the PQ editions

·          more than 800 photographs

·          statistics about each PQ including participating countries, award winners, etc.

·          SPECIAL BONUS: an interview with Josef Svoboda during the PQ 95.

Only in English.

Price: 22.50 USD/17.50 € + Postage and Handling

 

 

The Forman Brothers – Purple Sails on the Mystery Ship

This hard cover publication is a full-colour photo documentary of the famous theatre project of the Forman Brothers transforming a cargo ship into a theatre performance space. Published by the Theatre Institute in Prague, Torst and the Brothers Forman in 2007. (In Czech. Hardcover and contains a CD of the music from the productions)

Price: 20 USD/14.50 € + Postage and Handling

 

 

 

 

Prague Quadrennial 2003 DVD

This region free DVD is a true collector's item for anyone who attended the PQ in 2003 or who is interested in the developments of world stage design! The DVD documents the national, school and architecture exhibits of each of the 50 participating countries through colourful photographs, information and video materials. The DVD also includes the television documentary in English produced by Czech Television.

Only in English, Published in 2004.

Price: 16 USD/14 € + Postage and Handling

 

 

 

Artist of the Stage Space – František Troster

The new publication that accompanied the outstanding exhibit of world famous stage designer František Tröster (1904-1968) during the Prague Quadrennial 2007. Troster is one of the most famous generation of Czech scenographers who not only laid the foundations for Czech scenography, but theatre design all over the world.

Published in 2007 by the National Museum, Municipal House and the Theatre Institute in English (softcover).

Price: 47.50 USD/35 € + postage and handling

 

 

 

Czech Theatre Design in the 20^th Century – Joe Brandesky

This stimulating compilation of of essays and images sheds light on an essential and valuable component of Czech contributions to the world of modern theatre design. Brandesky´s informative introduction demonstrates the changes that have occurred and the evolution of Czech theatre design. Published by the University of Iowa Press. (In English. Hardcover with a CD containing 138 colour paintings and designs).

Retail price: 39 USD/24 € + Postage and Handling

 

 

 

A Mirror of World Theatre II. (PQ 1995 & 1999), edited by H. Albertová

Second volume to Věra Ptáčková´s book offers an insight of the last two exhibitions in 1995 and 1999, and is filled with 140 colour and 50 black-and-white photographs capturing contemporary scenography and theatre architecture from around the world. The publication includes lists of participating countries and laureates of both exhibitions.
Published by the Theatre Institute in 2001. (Softcover)

Price: 18.50 USD/14,50 € + Postage and Handling

 

 

 

Patronage Spectacle and the Stage

The new book of thought-provoking essays written by 16 theatre researchers delivered at the International Conference on Scenography, "Patronage, Spectacle, and the Stage", during the Prague Quadrennial 2003 contains contributions probing the relationship between scenography and the existing conditions of the theatre.

Published by the Theatre Institute in 2006 (Soft cover)

Retail price: 14 USD USD/11 €  + postage and handling

 

 

 

Space and the Postmodern Stage

The book contains 18 essays ensued from the papers presented at the Prague International Conference on Scenography "Theatrical Space in Post-modern Times: Contemporary Concept and Methodologies" hosted by the Theatre Institute Prague and the Scenography Working Group of the International Federation for Theatre Research in 1999.

Published by the Theatre Institute in 2000 (Soft cover)

Retail price: 14 USD USD/11 € + postage and handling

 

 

 

Czech Made: An Illustrated Guide to Contemporary Czech Stage Design

The book features some of the most influential artists of Czech contemporary stage design. It presents profiles of over 30 personalities followed by the press coverage of their work, three pages of illustrations - reproductions of stage and costume design and a photograph featuring their most successful performance.

 

 

Published in by the Theatre Institute in Czech and English. (softcover)

Retail price: 12.50 USD/10 € + postage and handling

 

Czech Theatre Architecture - Jiří Hilmera

A timely exposition of the history of theatre architecture in the Czech lands from the 18^th century to today. Published by the Theatre Institute in 1999 in Czech with summaries in English and German, and black-and-white photographs and illustrations.

Price: 15.50 USD/12,50 € + postage and handling

 

 

 

 

 

Jaroslav Malina – V. Gallerová, J. Machalický, V. Ptáčková

A monograph of leading Czech painter and theatre and stage designer.

Published by the Theatre Institute in 1999 in Czech and English, colour and black-and-white illustrations. (hardcover)

Price: 42.00 USD/33 € + postage and handling

 

 

 

 

 

 

Otakar Schindler - Stage Designer and Painter

Monograph of painter and theatre designer Otakar Schindler (1923-1998) who has earned a substantial reputation throughout Europe.

Published by the Theatre Institute in English in 1999 with colour and black-and-white illustrations.

Price: 16.50 USD/13 € + postage and handling

 

 

 

 

 

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