Xian dai yan ju [Modern Drama]

First edition. 2 issues (all published). Each with 2 plates and several diagrams and illustrations. Large 8vo. Original decorated wrappers, minor surface staining, some browning to paper due to poor paper quality, but overall still a very good set. 55, [ii]; 40pp. Shanghai, Shanghai za zhi gong si, 1934-

"Modern Drama" claims to be "the only drama publication in China" on the cover of issue 2. It mainly discusses drama theory, acting skills, make-up, scenery, stage effects and other issues. The editor declared in the preface to the publication that the journal "does not want to brag about any position or viewpoint", but only wants to "do it down-to-earth and say where it is." Having said that the staff writers of "Modern Drama" included almost all of the important members of the Modern Drama Movement at that time. It mainly publishes scripts, drama theories, trends in the performing arts, actors, directors, etc., and discusses the latest development of the film industry. Very rare. No printed copy available in OCLC. 

Stock Code: 246090