By Gillian Hanson
Published by Tom Stacey Ltd: London 1970 1st Edition
"Original Skin: Nudity & Sex in Cinema & Theatre by Gillian Hanson (Tom Stacey Ltd, London, 1970) offers an incisive exploration of the shifting boundaries of morality, censorship, and artistic freedom in twentieth-century performance. Written during a period of cultural upheaval and liberalisation, Hanson examines how representations of nudity and sexuality evolved from taboo to legitimate expressions of human experience on stage and screen. Drawing on case studies from European and American theatre and film, she analyses landmark productions, the influence of directors and actors who challenged convention, and the ongoing tension between art and obscenity.
Balanced in tone yet provocative in theme, the book situates sexual expression within a broader debate about authenticity, realism, and the role of the arts in reflecting social change. Hanson's commentary captures both the liberation and controversy of an era redefining its moral codes. This first edition would appeal to collectors of film and theatre history, students of cultural studies, and readers interested in the intersection of art, censorship, and the sexual revolution of the late 1960s.
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Light wear and fading to dust jacket as shown. No inscriptions. Pages clean and well presented. Binding is excellent with no loose pages. An excellent 1st Edition copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
