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by Susan Sontag (1967)

A collection of selected Sontag’s essays published between 1962 and 1965.

Aspek Sosial & Simbolik Teater Rakyat Indonesia
by James L. Peacock (1968)

Studies the (pre-’65 gestapu) historical, social and artistic importance of this “proletarian drama”, ludruk.

A Cultural History of Russia
by Orlando Figes (2002)

Thematically organized, the book encompasses the cultural history of Russia from around 17th to 20th century, with heavy emphasis on the earlier period, especially the 18th and 19th century. Central to all these themes are the questions of quintessential “Russian culture” and national identities.

Playing with Fire
by Eileen Blumenthal and Julie Taymor (1999)
A lavishly-illustrated account of Julie Taymor’s career in theatre, opera and film, the book traces the development of her “cross-pollination”: from her summer travel to Sri Lanka and India in high school; apprenticeship at L’École de Mime Jacques LeCoq; at Oberlin College; in Indonesia working together with [...]

The Quest for a Caravaggio Masterpiece
by Jonathan Harr (2005).

Chronicles the story of the quest for Caravaggio’s The Taking of Christ. Based on numerous interviews and written in the style of a (historical/detective?) novel.