--- product_id: 348785 title: "The Empty Space: A Book About the Theatre: Deadly, Holy, Rough, Immediate" price: "94.70 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/348785-the-empty-space-a-book-about-the-theatre-deadly-holy store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # #15 in Theater Direction & Production 4.5⭐ rating from 532 reviews Timeless insights, 50+ years relevance The Empty Space: A Book About the Theatre: Deadly, Holy, Rough, Immediate **Price:** 94.70 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎭 Unlock the theatre world’s best-kept secret—don’t just watch art, live it! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Empty Space: A Book About the Theatre: Deadly, Holy, Rough, Immediate - **How much does it cost?** 94.70 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/348785-the-empty-space-a-book-about-the-theatre-deadly-holy) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Enduring Cultural Impact:** A must-have classic ranked top 25 in Stagecraft and Performing Arts History, proving its lasting influence. - • **Critically Acclaimed & Loved:** Join over 500 readers who rate this book 4.5 stars for its life-changing perspectives on art and theatre. - • **Transform Your Artistic Vision:** Dive into Peter Brook’s groundbreaking essays that challenge and inspire theatre makers and creatives alike. - • **Authentic, Raw Theatre Philosophy:** Explore the four dynamic modes of theatre—Deadly, Holy, Rough, Immediate—that remain as provocative today as ever. - • **Collector’s Choice in Good Condition:** Own a used copy in good condition with free shipping—perfect for professionals who value both insight and value. ## Overview The Empty Space by Peter Brook is a seminal theatre book, ranked #15 in Theater Direction & Production, with over 500 reviews averaging 4.5 stars. This used copy in good condition offers timeless essays on the nature of theatre, exploring four distinct modes that continue to influence directors, actors, and creatives worldwide. A must-read for professionals seeking to deepen their artistic impact and join a community of passionate theatre innovators. ## Description The Empty Space: A Book About the Theatre: Deadly, Holy, Rough, Immediate [Brook, Peter] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Empty Space: A Book About the Theatre: Deadly, Holy, Rough, Immediate Review: Wonderful book, a must have for theatre makers - Phenomenal book. Life and worldview changing. A must have for anyone in theatre, especially directors and actors. A great commentary on the state of modern theatre which holds just as true in the 2020s as it did in Brook’s time. Review: Perhaps one of the most dangerous books you will ever read. So read it. - Be careful. This book could change your life. It changed mine. I read The Empty Space in 1974. I was so blown away by the ideas within this book, I quit my job, moved to a large metropolitan area, and ended up running a theater, directing plays in other theaters, then teaching theater for the next twenty years. What this book does is teach important lessons in creating and appreciating art. Upon rereading The Empty Space, I find some of the writing to be a bit pretentious, but on the whole, the lessons are solid. Whether exploring theater, literature, art, music, or any other creative endeavor, this books shows that experiencing an artistic event can and should be a transformative experience. What is particularly refreshing is it doesn't sugar-coat the arts. There is no formula or how-to instructions on creating good work. Risk is not only encouraged, it is necessary. Brook also shows how the arts can be manipulated to lull and pacify. The four essays/lectures on Deadly Theater, Holy Theater, Rough Theater, and Immediate Theater are as fresh to day as they were 40 years ago. Update - After 50 years, I reread this book. While the examples are somewhat outdated, and in retrospect - speaking as a 73 year old man rather than a 23 year old man, I can see how Brook has placed several qualifiers within the fabric of the text to offset his thoughts. It's a bit arrogant, and self-serving, and he tends to presume that audiences bear a curious responsibility to embrace what they are watching. Plus, he qualifies everything he writes with the phrase on page 140, saying, "this book is already moving out of date." He's right. The examples are dated, but so what? The essential truth comes through, as stated on page, 136. It's all about what remains. Beyond all the deadly, holy, rough, and immediate, what stays with you? For that, you are going to have to read The Empty Space. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #154,066 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #15 in Theater Direction & Production (Books) #24 in Stagecraft (Books) #31 in Performing Arts History & Criticism | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 532 Reviews | ## Images ![The Empty Space: A Book About the Theatre: Deadly, Holy, Rough, Immediate - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71lcb6h20eL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful book, a must have for theatre makers *by R***I on January 20, 2025* Phenomenal book. Life and worldview changing. A must have for anyone in theatre, especially directors and actors. A great commentary on the state of modern theatre which holds just as true in the 2020s as it did in Brook’s time. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perhaps one of the most dangerous books you will ever read. So read it. *by M***Y on April 21, 2014* Be careful. This book could change your life. It changed mine. I read The Empty Space in 1974. I was so blown away by the ideas within this book, I quit my job, moved to a large metropolitan area, and ended up running a theater, directing plays in other theaters, then teaching theater for the next twenty years. What this book does is teach important lessons in creating and appreciating art. Upon rereading The Empty Space, I find some of the writing to be a bit pretentious, but on the whole, the lessons are solid. Whether exploring theater, literature, art, music, or any other creative endeavor, this books shows that experiencing an artistic event can and should be a transformative experience. What is particularly refreshing is it doesn't sugar-coat the arts. There is no formula or how-to instructions on creating good work. Risk is not only encouraged, it is necessary. Brook also shows how the arts can be manipulated to lull and pacify. The four essays/lectures on Deadly Theater, Holy Theater, Rough Theater, and Immediate Theater are as fresh to day as they were 40 years ago. Update - After 50 years, I reread this book. While the examples are somewhat outdated, and in retrospect - speaking as a 73 year old man rather than a 23 year old man, I can see how Brook has placed several qualifiers within the fabric of the text to offset his thoughts. It's a bit arrogant, and self-serving, and he tends to presume that audiences bear a curious responsibility to embrace what they are watching. Plus, he qualifies everything he writes with the phrase on page 140, saying, "this book is already moving out of date." He's right. The examples are dated, but so what? The essential truth comes through, as stated on page, 136. It's all about what remains. Beyond all the deadly, holy, rough, and immediate, what stays with you? For that, you are going to have to read The Empty Space. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ What is theatre to Peter Book and why I should care what he thinks. A persuasive discussion *by P***T on May 11, 2018* A distinguished actor and director offers his beliefs about theatrical productions and the important role of theatre in our lived. Highly recommended if you are a "theatre junkie," as I am. Thoughtful discussion by someone who is immersed up to his neck in the processes about which he writes. 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