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The Half: Photographs of Actors Preparing for the Stage (Hardcover)

by Simon Annand (Author), Michael Kustow (Author)

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Hardcover: 320 pages
Publisher: Faber and Faber (2 Oct 2008)
Language English
ISBN-10: 057123772X
ISBN-13: 978-0571237722
Product Dimensions: 28.2 x 20.8 x 3.2 cm

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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For twenty-five years actors have given Simon Annand unprecedented access to photograph them in the intimacy of their dressing-rooms during the 30 minutes before curtain up - 'the half'. This magnificent book offers not only a dazzling gallery of actors - including Anthony Hopkins, Cate Blanchett, Daniel Day Lewis, Judi Dench, John Gielgud, Vanessa Redgrave, Jim Broadbent, Jeremy Irons, Glenda Jackson, Jude Law, Charlotte Rampling, Michael Gambon, Maggie Smith, Martin Sheen, Felicity Kendal, Kevin Spacey and Ralph Fiennes - but also a meditation on the mystery of the final stage of an actor's journey.

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Simon Annand has been photographing theatre - from the National Theatre and the West End to the Comedie-Francaise and the Tricycle - for more than twenty-five years.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Half, 25 Dec 2008

By	Sheriff Robbie (East Midlands, UK) - See all my reviews

I received this book as a present for Christmas and I have to say that it's probably one of the most fantastic things I've ever owned.

It is a collection of over 300 photographs by Simon Annand of actors preparing for their theatre production during 'The Half', the 30 minuets before a show in which no one must be backstage except the cast and crew.

There are many great names, and many of the photos stretch back over 20 years. I'm an actor myself and in each photo I do wonder what each performer must be thinking...

The simple fact is I can't truly describe the book for you, find a copy of it and look through it, if you have any interest in art.

Worth every penny, a true artistic gem.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Ain't half good, 10 Feb 2009

By	Mr. Kenan Ali (Manchester, England) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

What an amazing book! The book highlights the different approaches to undertaking concentrated, artistic work much more clearly than any mere words could.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Photos, 28 Jul 2009

By	Ms. Gina Grassi - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is amazing. I love it. Stunning Photography catching actors in relaxed yet striking poses.
A great buy and good service.

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