This quarter we noticed few new releases, however, there was some activity in the improv book sector. We’ve added just three new titles to the improv bookstore (and updated a few editions). Colombian improviser Gigio Giraldo brings us Canovaccio, and we’d also like to mention that there was a crowdfunding campaign in Brazil (now closed) for the launch of the book Improvisaçao Descomplicada by Luiz Felipe Martins. If you’ve read them, leave a comment with your opinion, and if you know of any interesting titles that are missing (or that you’re going to publish), share them here so everyone knows.

New release this quarter: Canovaccio (Gigio Giraldo)

Based on historical research and the author’s practical experience, this book reflects on and compiles the available knowledge about the different ways of approaching learning and performing improvisation. It also provides a brief overview of the history of improv in Colombia.

New to the list:

The following have also been added to the list of improv books:

• Teatréa e improvísalo (Raquel Pérez Ordás, Mónica Haro González, Alejandro Fuentes Aragón) An introduction to physical theatre and the tools of improvisational work.
• La Mentalidad Impro: Cambia tu Mente. Cambia tu Organización (Bruce Montgomery, Gail Montgomery). An expansion of their previous treatise on applied improvisation, based on their experience.
• Improvisação Teatral Descomplicada (Luiz Felipe Martins) An accessible essay (in portuguese) to facilitate the creation of an improvisation group.