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Book SynopsisIn this book, world-renowned theatre artist Pamela Howard OBE shows how her life has always been part of the art of making theatre. Part memoir, part a personal account of artistic creation, it is a work of art in its own right. Its 12 chapters, accompanied by original drawings, offer insights into Pamela Howard's creative world and the journey through life of a celebrated artist, ranging from her early life and influences, to her time at art college and the inspiration she gained from travelling the world. Following the trajectory of her life, the 12 dreams' are poised between memory and history and give an account of an artist's growth, resilience, working patterns, and life-changing encounters with remarkable personalities and artists, as well as the practical side of working in the theatre, in visual arts and in education. Her art tells unexpected stories of little-noticed people and émigré communities, and makes performance for diverse audiences from the unique experience of one'
Trade ReviewA lovely combination of memories, events in [Howard's] life, people and, of course, art, theatre and music! * David Wood *
The book is a work of art in its own right, with each chapter accompanied by beautifully-drawn illustrations … [A] deliciously inspired and arresting memoir. * Jewish Renaissance *
Table of ContentsDedications Acknowledgements Foreword: The Slow Cooker of Memory 1. The Holder of the T-Square 2. The Music Dream 3. The Paris Dream 4. The Dead Leaf Prison 5. The Travel Dream 6. Milestones 7. Only Two Small Chairs… 8. Locked Doors and Hidden Secrets 9. A New Use for Old Tablecloths 10. A Tri-Coloured World 11. The Paper Dress Arrives 12. A Dream Realised Works Cited Index
