Biography - by Stephen Barber

A definitive biography of Antonin Artaud by world renowned authority, author Stephen Barber – This book unravels Artaud’s complicated, interesting and compelling life – from early times to his volatile alliance with the Surrealists in the 1920’s – his ‘Theater of Cruelty’ in the 1930’s – and his 9 years in an insane asylum - he finally gains his freedom but loses control of his life and dies drug ravaged and wasted in 1940’s Paris.
 
This is the first-ever comprehensive biography on Antonin Artaud based on 15 years of research by Author Stephen Barber – B&W Photos / Illustrations - Classic.