Picasso at the Lapin Agile, (Paperback)

from Unreachableshelf

Picasso and the Lapin Agile is the story of a hypothetical meeting between Picasso and Einstein in Paris in 1904. It alternates between comic absurdity and well-crafted insight into the nature of genius in the twentieth century. The absurdity alone wouldn't be worth the read, but the combination ...

from MissLizzy

"Picasso at the Lapin Agile" was the first production of my university's 2005-2006 season. It's a hilarious show, and makes you think as well. Steve Martin will excel at anything he does.

from br77rino

There are 4 plays: The title play, which is the longest one involving Picasso, Einstein, and the regulars at a bar in 1904 Paris, 2 odd short plays centering on a woman: the Zig Zag Woman and Patter for the Floating Woman, both involving magic tricks, and finally, a send up of middle class "Fathe...

from payam-tommy

Einstein: I work the same way. I make beautiful things with a pencil.Picasso: You? Youʻre just a scientist! For me, the shortest distance between two points is not a straight line!Einstein: Likewise.Picasso (still dancing): Letʼs see one of your creations.(Einstein pulls out a pencil. Picasso sto...

from realbigcat

You have to love the many talents of Steve Martin. here again Martin shows his writing talent in several unique short plays. Martin's unique sense of humor comes to life in these characters. The main title play Picasso At The Lapin Agile blends an interesting story where a young Picasso and a you...