George Sheringham; James laver — Design in the Theatre

London, The Studio, Limited, 1927. Cloth. A fascinating supplement from 'The Studio', this volume focusing on the beautiful designs used within theatres across history, illustrated throughout including in colour. A special number published by 'The Studio' with their winter issue of 1927/28.This was originally published in wraps for 7s. 6d. and in cloth for 10s. 6d.A fascinating work on various designs in theatre across the globe, from stage design to costume design, all of the factors that bring that stage to life.Illustrated with eight colour plates, and one-hundred and twelve monochrome plates.Collated, complete.'The Studio' was an influential magazine that focuses on fine and decorative arts, founded by Charles Holme in 1893. The magazine had a large influence on the Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts movements. It promoted the new art of artists, designers, and architects, promoting the works of people like Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Charles Voysey.Edited by Geoffrey Holme, with commentary by George Sheringham and James Laver, and literary contributions by E. Gordon Craig, Charles B. Cochran, and Nigel Playfair. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart, with some light marks to the boards and spine. A little fading to the spine and extremities. Minor bumping to the spine and extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: Various. Very Good .