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Life? Or Theatre?
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This Is My Whole Life, Charlotte Salomon Said When She Gave Her Doctor And Friend The Enormous Suitcase Containing Her Lifes Work For Safekeeping. Life? Or Theatre? Is The Result Of Months Of Restless Work In A Small Room In A Hostel During Which Charlotte Salomon Appealed To Everything Inside Her: Her Perfect Visual Memory, Her Insight Into Family And Friends, Her Education At The Art Academy In Berlin And, Most Of All, The Inspiration Of Her Short But Intense Love For Her Stepmothers Singing Teacher.That Is How Charlotte Created This Singular Work Of Art, A Graphic Novel Avant La Lettre, Consisting Of 781 Gouaches And Hundreds Of Drawingsa Mixture Of Paintings, Texts, And Musical Annotationswhich Together Tell The Story Of A Family Between World War I And 1940. In More Than One Gouache, Influences Of George Grosz And Modigliani Are Recognizable, While Others Are Foretastes Of The Contemporary Graphic Novel. The Work Shimmers With Beauty And Precision. This Timeless Masterpiece, Now Published For The First Time In A Complete Edition Including Several Recently Discovered Gouaches, Is Truly A Unique Work By An Artist Whose Life Inspired Not Only David Foenkinoss Internationally Bestselling Novel Charlotte But Also A Movie, A Documentary, An Opera And A Ballet.Sold In An Elegantly Printed Box, This Deluxe Edition Contains Over 1,300 Color Illustrations As Well As Illuminating Essays On Charlotte Salomon'S Life And Work By A Close Friend Of The Salomon Family And By Curators Of Past Exhibitions Of Salomon'S Artwork. Featuring A Revealing, Recentlydiscovered Letter From Charlotte Salomon To Amadeus Daberlohn, Translated Into English For The First Time And With Invaluable Annotations By Salomon Scholars Mary Felstiner And Darcy Buerkle, This Edition Of Life? Or Theatre? Is Truly The Definitive Collection Of Charlotte Salomon'S Work.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Life? Or Theatre?' A: 'Life? Or Theatre?' explores the complex interplay between life and art through the lens of Charlotte Salomon's personal experiences, family history, and artistic vision.
- Q: How many illustrations are included in this edition? A: This deluxe edition includes over 1,300 color illustrations, showcasing Charlotte Salomon's unique artistic style and storytelling.
- Q: What format is 'Life? Or Theatre?' published in? A: 'Life? Or Theatre?' is published in a hardcover format, providing durability and an elegant presentation for collectors and readers alike.
- Q: Is this the complete edition of Charlotte Salomon's work? A: Yes, this edition is the complete collection of Charlotte Salomon's work, including several recently discovered gouaches.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Life? Or Theatre?' A: The author of 'Life? Or Theatre?' is Charlotte Salomon, a talented artist known for her innovative graphic novel style.
- Q: When was 'Life? Or Theatre?' released? A: 'Life? Or Theatre?' was released on October 3, 2017.
- Q: What type of content does this graphic novel include? A: The graphic novel includes a mixture of paintings, texts, and musical annotations that collectively tell a compelling story.
- Q: Are there any essays included in this edition? A: Yes, this deluxe edition contains illuminating essays on Charlotte Salomon's life and work, written by a close family friend and curators of her past exhibitions.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The item condition is listed as 'Good', indicating that it is well-preserved and suitable for reading and collection.
- Q: What makes this edition unique compared to previous ones? A: This edition is unique as it contains recently discovered gouaches and a new letter from Charlotte Salomon, translated into English for the first time, along with annotations by Salomon scholars.