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The Shape of Things

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The Shape of Things by Neil LaBute is a sharp exploration of relationships and art. The story unfolds as a college student becomes romantically involved with a graduate art student who challenges and transforms his identity in unexpected ways. Through their evolving dynamic, the narrative provocatively examines themes of manipulation, perception, and the impact of art on human life.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by compelling storytelling that explores themes of art, manipulation, and the complexity of human relationships. It's perfect for those who appreciate sharp dialogue and thought-provoking drama within the context of contemporary art and culture.

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The Shape of Things

How far would you go for love? For art? What would you be willing to change? Which price might you pay? This title explores such painful questions.

The Shape of Things by Neil LaBute peels back the skin of two modern-day relationships, exposing the raw meat and gristle that lie beneath.

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The Shape of Things is a drama that peels back the skin of two modern-day relationships.

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The Shape of Things by Neil LaBute is praised for its detailed plotting and its ability to reveal unsettling truths about seemingly ordinary characters. Reviews highlight LaBute's talent for exploring the ambiguous and often suppressed aspects of human nature, and the play is noted for its complexity and depth, comparable to the works of David Mamet.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571212460

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 July 2002

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 125.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 128g

Pages: 144

About the Author

Neil LaBute was born in 1963 in Detroit, Michigan. He is the writer/director of the films In the Company of Men and Your Friends and Neighbors, and author of the stage-plays Bash, The Shape of Things (which he also adapted for the screen) and, most recently, The Mercy Seat. He has also directed the feature films Nurse Betty and Possession, the latter adapted from the novel by A. S. Byatt.

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