Stage Designers in Early Twentieth-Century America

Christin Essin documents theatre's backstage history through the cultural roles played by designers during the modern development of their profession. By casting designers as authors, cultural critics, activists, entrepreneurs, and global cartographers, Essin tells a story about scenic images on the [...]
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Christin Essin documents theatre's backstage history through the cultural roles played by designers during the modern development of their profession. By casting designers as authors, cultural critics, activists, entrepreneurs, and global cartographers, Essin tells a story about scenic images on the page, stage, and beyond that helped American audiences see the everyday landscapes and exotic destinations from a modern perspective.