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“No to spectacle no to virtuosity no to transformations and magic and make believe no to glamour and transcendency of the star image no to the heroic no to the anti-heroic no to trash imagery no to involvement of performer or spectator no to style no to camp no to seduction of spectator by the wiles of the performer no to eccentricity no to moving or being moved.”

Quote by Yvonne Rainer

Book:A Woman Who--: Essays, Interviews, Scripts

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A Woman Who--: Essays, Interviews, Scripts

This book is a compilation of written works that showcase the thoughts, conversations, and narratives of a woman writer or subject. It includes a variety of essayistic and conversational pieces, as well as script excerpts, providing a multifaceted view of her intellectual and creative contributions. The content is likely to delve into personal reflections, professional insights, and the intersection of her life experiences with her writing or acting career. more

Author

Yvonne Rainer is an American dancer, choreographer, and filmmaker, known for her innovative work in the fields of dance and film. Born on November 24, 1934, she is considered a significant figure in the modern dance and performance art world. Rainer's work in the 1960s and 1970s was influential, and her contributions have had a lasting impact on dance and performance arts. more

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