{"product_id":"the-space-behind-the-face-life-stories-9798217061273","title":"The Space Behind the Face: Life Stories","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe long-awaited memoir by the late, much-lauded theater and visual artist Robert Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRobert Wilson was a driving force in the avant-garde art and theater worlds for half a century: He was the creative mind behind the seminal \u003ci\u003eEinstein on the Beach\u003c\/i\u003e (1976), among dozens of other original works and pioneering productions; his collaborators included Philip Glass, Lou Reed, Allen Ginsberg, John Cage, Tom Waits, Lady Gaga, and Jessye Norman; and he was honored with a Pulitzer Prize nomination, the Golden Lion for Sculpture of the Venice Biennale, an Olivier Award, the Praemium Imperiale, and many more. The story of Wilson's life and career is the story of the past fifty years of experimental art and theater--indeed, this history could hardly be approached through a better lens than an oeuvre about which Susan Sontag once said, \"I can't think of any body of work as large or as influential.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Space Behind the Face\u003c\/i\u003e, written in collaboration with his friend, actor and writer Keith McDermott, charts Wilson's life through a series of vignettes, from growing up in small-town Texas to developing his unmistakable voice in New York's downtown scene to gaining international renown. Wilson's unapologetic idiosyncrasy shines throughout, whether he's creating a children's theater set of 368 fire hydrants or directing a twelve-hour silent opera about Joseph Stalin. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePart intimate remembrance, part cultural history, part road map for living an artistic life, \u003ci\u003eThe Space Behind the Face\u003c\/i\u003e is a vital text for anyone who believes in the boundless value of creativity--and a stunningly beautiful memorial to the inimitable Robert Wilson.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert Wilson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Penguin Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/03\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.00w x 1.30d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798217061273\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince the late 1960s, \u003cb\u003eRobert Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e's productions have decisively shaped the look of theater and opera. Through his signature use of light, his investigations into the structure of a simple movement, and the classical rigor of his scenic and furniture design, Wilson continuously articulated the force and originality of his vision. Wilson's close ties and collaborations with leading artists, writers, and musicians fascinated audiences worldwide. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeith McDermott\u003c\/b\u003e is an actor and writer. He made his Broadway debut in \u003ci\u003eEquus \u003c\/i\u003estarring opposite Richard Burton. He has performed in works by Robert Wilson in New York City and around the world. McDermott has often used his life in the theater as inspiration for his writing. His 2005 novel, \u003ci\u003eAcqua Calda\u003c\/i\u003e, was based on his experience with Wilson and was included in \u003cbr\u003ethe \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e list of 25 recent works that have shaped the L.G.B.T.Q. literary genre over the last two decades. McDermott lives in New York City with his partner, painter Eric Amouyal.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Robert Wilson \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":67804833054877,"sku":"9798217061273","price":38.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_d0ef3ca3-a1d3-46ba-b0c3-61c7ec6b1fb3.jpg?v=1794384567","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-space-behind-the-face-life-stories-9798217061273","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}