Time to Act

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An Intimate Photographic Portrait of Actors Backstage

By Simon Annand

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Time to Act by Simon Annand offers a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes of theatre, capturing the unique moments actors experience before going on stage. Through captivating photography and insightful commentary, the book celebrates the craft of acting and the emotional journey performers undertake as they transform into their characters.
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Format: Hardback

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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by the world of theatre and enjoy an intimate look behind the scenes. It offers an insightful exploration into the lives of actors as they prepare for the stage, capturing the emotions and artistry involved in their craft. Ideal for those with a passion for arts and culture, it provides a unique perspective on the theatrical process.

With his portraits, Simon Annand reveals the intimate world of the dressing room in which actors prepare themselves for their performances in the West End theatres in London.

Description

British photographer Simon Annand has been shooting candid photographs backstage at West End theatres in London for 35 years. In these meditative portraits, often shot in the intimate space of the dressing room, he captures the focus and tension of world-class actors right before they go on the stage. Actors such as Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Anthony Hopkins, Jake Gyllenhaal and Judi Dench are seen in these moments of vulnerability, which every actor experiences no matter how long they have been working.

Time to Act, with an introduction by Cate Blanchett, contains a hand-picked selection of Simon Annand's remarkable and unique portraits.

Simon Annand works and lives in London. For 35 years, he has been photographing actors backstage, a few minutes before the curtain rises. He was given permission to enter the dressing rooms of the most famous actors in the world of theatre.

Selling Points:

A unique series of photographs that go behind the scenes in London theatres, capturing world-renowned actors before they go on stage.
Includes a foreword by Cate Blanchett.
"Simon Annand is one of the most amazing photographers I have had the pleasure of working with. He is an individualist with an eye for the unusual." - Dame Judi Dench, actor

190 colour, 40 b/w images

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Time to Act by Simon Annand has been praised for its captivating behind-the-scenes photography capturing the intimate moments of performers just before they take the stage. Critics appreciate the unique insights it offers into the world of theatre, lauding Annand's ability to convey emotional depth and the silent tension of these moments. The book’s aesthetic and evocative images have been described as both beautiful and revealing, providing a unique look at the fine art of performance.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9789089898364

Publisher: Terra Uitgeverij

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 October 2020

Country: Netherlands

Imprint: Terra Uitgeverij

Illustration: 40 Illustrations, black and white; 190 Illustrations, color

Contributors:

Designed by Louise Brody
Foreword by Cate Blanchett
Introduction by Victoria Broackes

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 1722g

Pages: 256

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Simon Annand

About the Author

Simon Annand works and lives in London. For 35 years, he has been photographing actors backstage, a few minutes before the curtains rises. He was given permission to enter the dressing rooms of the most famous actors in the world of theatre.