Light Fantastic
The Art and Design of Stage Lighting
Max Keller(Author)
Prestel (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 9. October 2006
Book
Hardback
240 pages
978-3-7913-3685-5 (ISBN)
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Description
A virtuoso in the field, Max Keller has set new standards of technical and artistic excellence. In this book, he divulges his extensive knowledge of every aspect of stage lighting, from natural phenomena and the history of light in the theater, to Goethe and Runge's theories of color, to the fundamentals of optics and projection. This revised edition of "Light Fantastic" includes new images from Keller's most recent productions as well as completely updated information on optics, lamps, lanterns, projection and lighting consoles. In more than 600 stunning photographs and illustrations, the power of Keller's expertise shines through, making this a visually exciting and highly informative work for those involved in theatre technology. An accompanying DVD features Keller's lecture held at institutions worldwide.
Reviews / Votes
'Max Keller ... is ... a leading pioneer in the theatre lighting industry.''... a remarkable introductory book to lighting design ...''[Max Kellers] book continues to bring imagination, perception and motion to a table previously loaded with theory.''The reason why this book has the edge is that it engages the reader's attention throughout by linking clear text with superbly selected pictures, drawings and graphics.''LIGHT Fantastic' is the analysis of a lifetime of work in lighting and is still THE reference book for theatre lighting design. It is also an essential book for anyone involved in any strand of lighting design.'Mondoarc Magazine, 2007More details
Edition
2nd Revised & Updated ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
Munich
Germany
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
374
282 s/w Abbildungen, 374 farbige Abbildungen
374 colour, 282 black & white illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 31 cm
Width: 24 cm
ISBN-13
978-3-7913-3685-5 (9783791336855)
Schweitzer Classification
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Book
03/2010
3rd Edition
Prestel
€85.00
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Person
Max Keller is an internationally acclaimed designer and consultant for productions on some of the world's most celebrated stages, including the Metropolitan Opera House, the Royal Opera House, the Salzburg Festival and The Munich Kammerspiele.