Corpus. Mentem. Anima.
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Title: Astonish Me!: First Nights That Changed the World
Author: Dominic Dromgoole
Edition: 1st Edition, 1st Printing
Provenance: Signed
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 2022
Publisher: Profile Books
Description:
Dominic Dromgoole, the former Artistic Director of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, takes readers through the history of influential artistic "first nights." The book examines how artists and moments—such as the unveiling of Michelangelo's David in Renaissance Florence, Lorraine Hansberry remaking American theatre in New York in 1963, the birth of Kabuki in Japan, the Sex Pistols electrifying Manchester, and Beyoncé headlining Coachella—transformed culture and changed perspectives. Dromgoole's writing is described as witty and erudite, with an enthusiasm for the arts. The book provides insights into these events across theatre, dance, art, music, and film. Praised as a captivating read, it is both entertaining and thought-provoking, encouraging reflection on art's significance. This signed first edition hardback is a collector's item, offering a personally inscribed copy of this exploration of artistic innovation.
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