{"title":"Thomas Holliday","description":"\u003cp\u003eThomas Holliday's work offers insightful explorations into \u003cstrong\u003earts and culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, blending thoughtful analysis with engaging narrative. His writing invites readers to consider the nuances of creative expression and cultural trends with clarity and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom reflective essays to compelling cultural critique, Holliday's books resonate with those who appreciate well-crafted prose that challenges and enriches. His collection is ideal for readers seeking a deeper understanding of the artistic landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"encore-by-thomas-holliday-9780815612056","title":"Encore","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2010, Carlisle Floyd, one of American opera’s most titanic talents, found himself at an impasse. Caring for family and with few leads as to his next project, he unexpectedly found a spark of inspiration in the story of Edward Kynaston. This seventeenth-century British actor had his star turn on the stage unceremoniously ended by a ban on male actors performing women's roles. Centuries later, his misfortune gave this brilliant composer a way back onto the stage he valued so much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this companion to \u003ci\u003eFalling Up: The Days and Nights of Carlisle Floyd\u003c\/i\u003e, author Thomas Holliday follows Floyd through his creatively fruitful final decade, focusing on his relationship with family and the production of his final opera, \u003ci\u003ePrince of Players\u003c\/i\u003e, inspired by the life and work of Kynaston. Told through reminiscences from those closest to him, the book is an intimate portrait of the composer’s creative process. \u003ci\u003eEncore\u003c\/i\u003e is a testament to Floyd’s work and enduring influence, a portrait of an icon still innovating and creating until the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47934008164588,"sku":"9780815612056","price":130.47,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780815612056-encore.jpg?v=1783889342"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/thomas-holliday.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}