Theatre Biography
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Fassbinder - The Life and Work of a Provocative Genius
This is an attempt to illuminate the complexities of the work of the German film-maker, Rainer Werner Fassbinder. Prior to his death in 1982 he had made 44 films in 14 years, seeking to reconcile his own…
James Whale
A biography of the 1930s film director, James Whale, best known for “Frankenstein” and subsequent horror classics, whose success was short-lived. His career faltered and, being openly homosexual,…
Lena Ashwell - Actress, Patriot, Pioneer
For Ellen Terry, actress-manager Lena Ashwell (1869-1957) was "a passionate voice" From her first appearance on stage in 1891 to the end of her life, Ashwell was determined to make the theatre accessible…
Life of Shakespeare
** 10% DISCOUNT ** This rare text is the first ever biography of Shakespeare, written by one of the liveliest dramatists and poets of the early 18th century A landmark in our understanding of the man and…
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