The Magic Curtain: The Story Of A Life In Two Fields, Theatre And Invention By The Founder Of The Theatre Guild (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163817636)

The Magic Curtain is a memoir written by Lawrence Langner, the founder of the Theatre Guild. In this book, Langner recounts his life story, which is divided into two fields: theatre and invention. He shares his experiences and insights into the theatre world, including his work with notable figures such as Eugene O'Neill and George Bernard Shaw. Langner also delves into his passion for invention, which led him to create the first automatic stage curtain. Through his anecdotes and reflections, Langner provides a unique perspective on the intersection of art and technology. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in theatre history and the creative process.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.

Author: Lawrence Langner
ISBN-10: 1163817635
ISBN-13: 9781163817636
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 576
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.68lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.17d