The American Theatre as Seen by Hirschfeld

By Albert Hirschfeld and Al Hirschfeld

Book Overview

""The American Theatre As Seen By Hirschfeld"" is a book written and illustrated by the renowned artist Albert Hirschfeld. The book is a collection of over 400 drawings and caricatures that Hirschfeld created throughout his career, depicting some of the most iconic figures and productions in American theatre. The illustrations are accompanied by Hirschfeld's commentary and anecdotes, providing a unique and insightful perspective on the world of theatre. The book covers a wide range of performances, from classic plays to contemporary musicals, and includes portraits of famous actors such as Laurence Olivier, Ethel Merman, and Liza Minnelli. Overall, ""The American Theatre As Seen By Hirschfeld"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of American theatre, as well as fans of Hirschfeld's distinctive and beloved style of illustration.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258809591
• ISBN13: 9781258809591
• Release Date: September 2013
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 1.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.5" x 11.0"