Grand Guignol: An Exhibition Celebrating the Legendary Theater of Terror
Grand Guignol: An Exhibition Celebrating the Legendary Theater of Terror October 2010, 1st edition 32pp, full color Limited edition of 1000 Printed using recycled materials. Mutilation... Hysteria... Disease... They all made their home at Le Théâtre du Grand Guignol! The Grand Guignol was a 19th century Parisian theater that shocked and aroused audiences with productions blending macabre horror and flirtatious sex. Its legacy has inspired contemporary artists from all backgrounds including Tim Burton, Clive Barker, and Marilyn Manson. To celebrate its blood-soaked legacy, Century Guild presents an exhibition book honoring the legendary theater. Original and rare artifacts for The Grand Guignol as well as grim antique lithograph posters and works on paper by the likes of Gustav Klimt and Alphonse Mucha (turn of the century icons in the world of Secessionist and Art Nouveau art whose work continues to inspire) from Century Guild's inventory are included in this limited edition exhibitio