- Paperback: 160 pages
- Publisher: New Holland Publishers Ltd (26 Sep 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1847733212
- ISBN-13: 978-1847733214
- Product Dimensions: 28.8 x 23.8 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 341,879 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This visually stunning celebration of London's theatres is a perfect souvenir for visitors, Londoners - or anyone with an interest in British history and architecture.In 180 exquisite cameos, "London's Theatres" captures over 50 of the best-known theatres in Central London as they are now, at the beginning of the new millennium. From the Savoy Theatre's spectacularly restored Art Deco auditorium to the Donmar Warehouse's whimsical conversion of a beer and bananas warehouse, London's rich cultural heritage is revealed from a new and dynamic perspective."London's Theatres'" specially commissioned photographs are accompanied by a fascinating history of each theatre's evolving architectural style and changing role through the centuries. The book's combination of little-known facts and anecdotes and sumptuous photographs make it the ultimate reference book to a perenially interesting subject.
About the Author
Mike Kilburn was formerly English Heritage's Inspector of Historic Buildings for the London region, during which time he gained intimate knowledge of numerous London Theatres. Now a full-time writer, he is author of many other titles on London. Alberto Arzoz specializes in architectural and cultural subjects from around the world, working with newspapers, magazines and publishers. His work has been exhibited in New York and London and regularly appears in publications such as World Architecture, Marie Claire, The Guardian and The Times.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is a definate keep sake for all theatre lovers. It is a wonderful collection of photographs and provides a detailed background to all of the theatres in London.
Filled with facts such as the history of each theatre and of its development. The photographs are colourful and are printed of the most excellent quality. The majority of photographs concentrate on the beautiful architecture that can be found in the theatres and its decorative design.
A piece of theatrical memorabilia of your very own to look at over and over again to indulge yourself of Britain's west end culture.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a really great book. It has all sorts of really interesting information and great pictures. Its has details from over 50 of Londons theatres and great pictures from all of them. The extensive information gives you key dates in the theatres history, cool facts and things of interest and a good history of each theatre. The foreword by Zoe wannamaker is also good. Please be aware that Zoe wannamaker didn't actually write the book although it comes up like that on the screen. Don't be put off though as this is a truely fantastic book.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Curiously this excellent book is publicised as though it was by Zoe Wanamaker whose name on the cover is in the largest font! She merely wrote the introduction but the real meat of the book are undoubtedly Mike Kilburn's witty and informative histories of each theatre in London, the distillation of very many years of research and study by an acknowledged expert who served London's heritage for over thirty years, finishing his career at English Heritage's London Division. His erudite text rich with a life-time's love of the theatre and its buildings shines through on every page, brilliantly supplemented by Alberto Azoz's evocative photography. Now in paperback it must surely be within reach of everyone who loves London's theatres and their rich architectural heritage.
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