The Live Art Almanac Vol 1
Notes
A collection of writing about and around Live Art. See also, The Live Art Almanac vol. 2, catalogue ref. P1696. This item is part of the Study Room Guide On (W)Reading Performance Writing by Rachel Lois Clapham (P1433)
| Editor | Daniel Brine and Emmy Minton |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Live Art Development Agency |
| Reference | P1030 |
| Date | 2008 |
| Type | Publication |
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