Erich Wonder: Stage Design

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Summary: Touches the senses
Review: As a lighting director in both theatre and opera I can only say that this book show the beautiful creativity of stage and lighting design. We are given a behind the scenes look into the relationship between the designer and the stage artist. Definitely a must for anyone in the technical design part of theatre.


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Summary: Kinetic Fantasies
Review: Wonder has been around for quite a while and has developed quite an amazing body of work. His early work with Wilfred Minks and his 80's and 90's work with the late, great Heiner Mueller certainly influenced this visionary artist. That being said, this book showcases Wonder's profound and startling theatrical visions. His work process is showcased in an organic way throughout this book. The rough sketches often surround the photos of the models of his designs. The production photos do great justice to the premise made by the book that his work is cinematic and about light and space.
The photos are lavish and express the time-space continuim of his work within a specific design. The interviews were insightful. I enjoyed his writings about his designs and his images a lot.
It is a must for any designer in the theatre or anyone interested in space or light.