Artist Biography – by Stephen Barber

A comprehensive study of the controversial and inspirational Artist and Author, Antonin Artaud by leading Artaud expert Stephen Barber.
 
This book focuses on his drawings, art, theater, recordings and film – his ties to the Surrealist Art movement - his own ‘Theater of Cruelty’ and ‘Screaming Body’ experiments – and his nine year stay in an insane asylum…

Based on years of study and interviews with people close to Artaud himself - He Died in Paris, 1948 - Includes Rare B&W illustrations and photos.