Glenn Hughes — Broken Lights: A Book of Verse

Seattle, Washington, University of Washington, 1920 . Hardback. Very scarce signed edition of thesis poetry by Glenn Hughes, founder and important figure of the University of Washington's School of Drama. Very scarce.Publisher's original hardback.Presentation copy. Signed by the author with an inscription to Jack Wright to the front free endpaper.This collection of poetry was submitted by Glenn Hughes as his thesis project for a master's degree at the University of Washington. Hughes went on to teach at the university, both founding the School of Drama and becoming its first director. He prolifically published plays, poetry and research, including the 1931 The Story of the Theatre, highly regarded by the likes of Edward Gordon Craig. Hughes managed two theatres around campus as well as opening an additional third theatre for use by the university, later renamed The Glenn Hughes Penthouse Theatre. Publisher's original hardback. Presentation copy. Signed by the author with an inscription to Jack Wright to the front free endpaper. Externally, smart with slight bumping, rubbing and the odd mark. Internally, firmly bound. Faint spotting to the first and last few pages, otherwise very bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .