The Mask (journal)

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The Mask was a theatrical magazine published by Edward Gordon Craig from 1908 to 1921. Initially it was published monthly, but soon became quarterly. There were eighty seven issues in total. [1]

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References

  1. "The Mask. A Monthly Journal of the Art of the Theatre. Volumes 1-15 all published by Edward Gordon CRAIG on Ursus Books, Ltd". Ursus Books, Ltd. Ursus Books, Ltd. Retrieved 9 April 2021.