Light Fantastic The Art and Design of Stage Lighting /anglais: The Art and Design of Stage Lightning - Tapa dura

'Max Keller ... is ... a leading pioneer in the theatre lighting industry.''... a remarkable introductory book to lighting design ...''[Max Kellers] book continues to bring imagination, perception and motion to a table previously loaded with theory.''The reason why this book has the edge is that it engages the reader's attention throughout by linking clear text with superbly selected pictures, drawings and graphics.''LIGHT Fantastic' is the analysis of a lifetime of work in lighting and is still THE reference book for theatre lighting design. It is also an essential book for anyone involved in any strand of lighting design.' --Mondoarc Magazine, 2007

'This book provides a comprehensive introduction to stage lighting and an insight into the process of creative lighting design.' --Theatres Magazine, Autumn 2010

As beautiful as it is instructive, this award-winning book on all aspects of theatrical lighting design has become the standard resource in the field. Light Fantastic has received accolades from the theatre community, including the Golden Pen Award from the Institute for Theatre Technology and Outstanding Academic Title award from Choice magazine. Now in its third edition, Light Fantastic has been expanded to include breathtaking new photographs from author Max Keller's most recent productions. The text has been brought up to date to reflect the latest technological advances, while new essays by Peter Sloterdijk, Karl Gostner and Patrick Woodroffe. on light in architecture, lighting for music concerts, and the metaphysics and politics of light - broaden its scope. Keller's extensive knowledge and experience on some of the world's most celebrated stages make him the definitive source for veterans or those new to the field of stage lighting. Throughout the book hundreds of vibrant colour photographs convey the excitement of live performance. This remarkable volume is an indispensable handbook to stage lighting design.