This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1918 edition. Excerpt: ... APPENDIX I THE PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION OF OPEN-AIR THEATRES In the actual designing of an open-air theatre, the first determining factor is the site. Unlike most of the architect's problems this one is partially solved instead of complicated if the site is hilly. Whether the structure is to be of ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1918 edition. Excerpt: ... APPENDIX I THE PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION OF OPEN-AIR THEATRES In the actual designing of an open-air theatre, the first determining factor is the site. Unlike most of the architect's problems this one is partially solved instead of complicated if the site is hilly. Whether the structure is to be of the Greek type, or of the nature type, almost invariably it may be built at less cost if there is a hollow or a hill to be utilized. Very often, indeed, the existence of something approaching a natural theatre determines the placing of the architectural structure. The Greeks were obliged to utilize hill-side hollows for their auditoriums, because they lacked the knowledge of vaulting, and so could not build such huge structures on the flat. The Romans overcame this difficulty, but still saved unnecessary expense by taking advantage of hills when they existed where the theatres were to be built--and the modern architect will do well to follow their lead. In case the ground is perfectly flat the designer usually will find it wise to abandon the classic bowl type entirely, unless saving of money is no object. There are in general two possible arrangements of stage and auditorium: first, a low stage with sharply sloping auditorium bowl; and second, a high stage with flat or saucer-shaped auditorium. The latter is the natural arrangement for flat ground. If the site is flat, or if there is a choice of hollows, the architect should keep in mind this principle, known to the Greeks and voiced by Vitruvius: Never face a theatre to the south. As the modern daytime performance usually occurs in the afternoon, the theatre should not face the west, as a rule, for the glare in the spectators' eyes interferes with the illusion; and a theatre facing east...
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Add this copy of Open Air Theatre to cart. $20.00, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published by Mitchell Kennerley Publ.
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Good. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. The binding suffers moderate loosening due to age and wear, but remains secure and in-tact; the pages are clean and unmarked. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
Add this copy of Open Air Theatre to cart. $24.75, very good condition, Sold by Sweet Beagle Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Bloomington, IN, UNITED STATES, published 1918 by Mitchell Kennerley.
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Very Good-with no dust jacket. Green cloth covers are lightly stained, rubbed at extremities. Some pages are unopened. About 50 pages have a light water stain to the bottom right corner, not affecting the text or the illustrations. Light owner stamp to front pastedown. Binding is tight, pages are clean and unmarked. This book is notable for its illustrations--51 plates showing many examples of open air theaters. All plates are present. Although this book has seen better days, it is still solid and useful. This is the first edition. It is NOT a modern reprint. 8vo-8" to 9" tall. 183 pages. E1.
Add this copy of The Open-Air Theatre [ 1918 ] to cart. $43.00, new condition, Sold by Revaluation Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Exeter, DEVON, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2009 by Cornell University Library.
Add this copy of The Open-Air Theatre [ 1918 ] to cart. $43.00, new condition, Sold by Revaluation Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Exeter, DEVON, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2009 by Cornell University Library.
Add this copy of The Open-Air Theatre to cart. $63.34, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2016 by Palala Press.
Add this copy of The Open-Air Theatre to cart. $200.00, like new condition, Sold by Between the Covers-Rare Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester City, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1918 by Mitchell Kennerley.
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Fine in Near Fine jacket. First edition. Fine in near fine dustwrapper with very shallow loss at the crown, and a couple of very small stains near the foot of the spine. A lovely copy in the scarce jacket of the self-proclaimed "first comprehensive book on open-air playhouses and outdoor pageants and drama."
Add this copy of The Open-Air Theatre to cart. $250.00, good condition, Sold by David Kaye Books & Memorabilia rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Woodland Hills, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1918 by Mitchell Kennerley Publ.
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SIGNED and inscribed on ffep by author to his older brother, renowned architect Charles Henry Cheney; good in green cloth boards, no dust jacket; board edges rubbed/frayed, front hinge cracked, names stamped on front and rear pastedowns else a tight square copy; inscription reads: "To Charles Henry Cheney / Dear Harry: I hope you'll forgive me for that sentence about the American architect's 'absurd slavery to convention and total lack of artistic initiative'-and that you will invent for us some new forms of design and decoration. The Lord knows we need them! Affectionately, Sheldon ~Christmas 1918"
