OBERONBOOKS.COM OBERONBOOKS.COM 1 4 OBERON BOOKS NEW TITLE HIGHLIGHTS WWW.OBERONBOOKS.COM In the UK we are distributed by Marston Book Services • 01235 465500 • [email protected] • In the UK we are represented by Compass Ltd • 0208 3265696 • [email protected] • HOW TO BE A WRITER David Quantick PB 9781783199037 £12.99 E 9781783199044 How To Be A Writer is a collection of interviews with famous writers, performers and industry insiders that takes the reader through a writer’s day, from getting up to giving in. And, along the way, asks: When do you get ideas? When should you write? How do you deal with your money? Who do you have lunch with? And how do you keep going? Featuring Caitlin Moran, Suzanne Moore, Dennis Kelly, Jo Unwin, Jon Ronson and many more. ROSALIND: A BIOGRAPHY OF SHAKESPEARE’S IMMORTAL HEROINE Angela Thirlwell HB 9781783198559 £16.99 E 9781783198542 Angela Thirlwell explores the fictitious life and the many after-lives of Rosalind, Shakespeare’s progressive new heroine, and her perennial influence on drama, fiction and art. The book ranges widely across Tudor history, theatre history, sexual politics, autobiography, art history and filmography. ‘innovative biography is what Thirlwell does best.’ Daily Telegraph KING LEAR IN BROOKLYN Michael Pennington HB 9781783193264 £16.99 E 9781783197385 What is King Lear really thinking of? What does his mysterious Fool dream about? What are the secret reasons for his daughters’ revenge on their father? What really lies behind the most famous lines in Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy? ‘This book has all the wit, wisdom and passion that characterises his performances. Here is a page-turning artistic journey to an undiscovered country on the map, and in the mind. It is written with honesty heart and humour by a master of his craft, and I thoroughly recommend it.’ Kenneth Branagh TIPS FOR ACTORS Fergus Craig PB 9781786820297 £8.99 E 9781786820303 The perfect humorous gift book for students, actors and anyone interested in theatre. Parody twitter account @tips4actors now has over 42,000 followers. Each tweet is a piece of terrible, hilarious advice. Inspired by these pearls of wisdom and unrestrained by a 140 character limit, this is a book that will tap into the acting world’s proud ability to laugh at itself – and the rest of the world’s ability to laugh at, if not with, them. ‘A very, very funny book’ Chris O’Dowd THE ROYAL BALLET YEARBOOK 2016/17 The Royal Ballet PB 9781783197439 £19.99 E N/A The Royal Ballet 2016/17 is a richly illustrated companion to The Royal Ballet, its history, repertory, dancers and staff. ‘Oberon Books have produced yet another wonderful edition of the Royal Ballet Yearbook… generously and imaginatively laid out… The clarity of presentation and layout, interesting articles and strong images make this publication great value… indispensable.’ Dance Europe ONE THING AND ANOTHER: SELECTED WRITINGS 1954-2016 Jonathan Miller, Edited by Ian Greaves PB 9781783197453 £20.00 E 9781783197460 The book guides the reader through Miller’s revue writing in the 1950s and 1960s, to his emergence as a public intellectual and as enfant terrible of the international opera circuit from the mid-70s to the present day. ‘Anything written or spoken by Jonathan Miller is to be treasured. This stunning collection Is a must... Make a friend’s year. Pick up two copies.’ Dick Cavett Coming Spring 2017