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News
/ 10 de April de 2025
The start of the year is a good time to reflect. In this case, I decided to look at the new publishing releases brought on by the 2020 pandemic. It was noticeable that there was a surge in improv books in subsequent years, fueled by the time of confinement and reflection. Some companies had to shut down, and this gave their members time to pause and put their perspectives and way of living and teaching improv into writing. This quarter, we didn’t see any new publishing releases, so we’re reviving an essay published in 2024. In addition, 11 new titles have been added to the improv library, among which applied improvisation stands out, especially in the medical field. If you’ve read them, leave a comment with your opinion, and if you know of an interesting title that’s missing (or that you’re going to publish),...

Editorial news in improv books for 2024’s Q4
News
/ 30 de January de 2025
Closing out 2024, there were no new editorial releases this quarter, but we are bringing back one that we missed in September: Fifty Key Improv Performers, by Matt Fotis. In addition, eight new titles have been added to the improv library, covering the basics of short-form improv, improv applied to work, some improv applied to life, and a journalistic work on The Improv club in New York. If you have read them, leave a comment with your opinion. If you know of any interesting titles that are missing, comment on them to complete the list. Novedad del trimestre: This book traces the history of improv (and not just in the English language) through fifty key figures such as Viola Spolin and Keith Johnstone, as well as different companies from around the world that have been key figures and are worth knowing. An essential book to learn about th...

Third quarter 2024 editorial news
News
/ 3 de October de 2024
This quarter we stopped to see Randy Fertel’s new book: Winging It. In addition, seven new titles have been added to the impro library. If you have read them, leave a comment with your opinion, if you know of any interesting titles that are missing, comment on them to complete the list. New book this quarter: Winging It (Randy Fertel) This is a continuation of his first book on creativity in the history of artistic creation, but this time it is an essay very close to the current times of artificial intelligence and fake news. New to the list: In addition, the following have been added to the list of impro books:...

Second quarter 2024 editorial news
News
/ 11 de July de 2024
This quarter, Feña returns with his reflections on impro in terms of football. In addition, seven new titles have been added to the improv library. If you have read them, leave a comment with your opinion; if you know of any interesting titles that are missing, please comment to complete the list. New this quarter: IMPRO Dinámica de lo impensado II (Feña Ortalli) Feña continues his reflections on football and improv in this new volume that compiles brief essays. It can be purchased through his website where you can read a preview. New on the list: In addition, the following have been added to the list of impro books. Mainly books on theatrical play and by Argentine authors....

First quarter 2024 editorial news
News
/ 29 de April de 2024
This quarter no books have been presented, but we have added many new ones to the list, and we rescued one recently published. New this quarter: Last year, the Argentinian improviser Paula Farías presented her “Manual de clases”, an eminently practical guide for putting together twelve sessions of improvisation classes (for both online and in-person modality). A self-edition now available in easy-access digital format, you must contact the author for an edition in physical format. Nuevos en el listado: In addition, the following have been added to the list of improv books. Mainly books about theatrical play and by Argentine authors....