Le Theatre et Son Double by Antonin Artaud
Artaud's most important collection of essays on the theatre, including his manifestos for a Theatre of Cruelty. 1st edition, published by NRF in 1938 in an edition of 400. A presentation copy to an unknown recipient - the production and release of the book were so delayed that by the time these were sent out, the author was in 'a near catatonic state in the mental hospital of Saint-Anne' (Martin Esslin, Antonin Artaud). Included here is the laconic presentation card 'De la part de l'Auteur, absent de Paris', sent out by the publisher on behalf of the author. An excellent copy of this rare work, the pages uncut.
Artaud's most important collection of essays on the theatre, including his manifestos for a Theatre of Cruelty. 1st edition, published by NRF in 1938 in an edition of 400. A presentation copy to an unknown recipient - the production and release of the book were so delayed that by the time these were sent out, the author was in 'a near catatonic state in the mental hospital of Saint-Anne' (Martin Esslin, Antonin Artaud). Included here is the laconic presentation card 'De la part de l'Auteur, absent de Paris', sent out by the publisher on behalf of the author. An excellent copy of this rare work, the pages uncut.
Artaud's most important collection of essays on the theatre, including his manifestos for a Theatre of Cruelty. 1st edition, published by NRF in 1938 in an edition of 400. A presentation copy to an unknown recipient - the production and release of the book were so delayed that by the time these were sent out, the author was in 'a near catatonic state in the mental hospital of Saint-Anne' (Martin Esslin, Antonin Artaud). Included here is the laconic presentation card 'De la part de l'Auteur, absent de Paris', sent out by the publisher on behalf of the author. An excellent copy of this rare work, the pages uncut.