Author-Reader Performance is initiated through the author's direct engagement with readers and the audience in the specific time and space surrounding the Bookperformance text. The narrative, fixed on the page, is carried onto the stage through the act of reading aloud, illustrating the transformation of a writer into an author—from daydreams to reaching out to publishing authorities. This theme naturally sparks compelling discussions about authority and democracy, enriching the reading experience.
The documentation of this performance primarily consists of witnessing texts and, occasionally, souvenir photos taken at the end. Since the performance relies on giving voice to the word, the expression is more genuine in a natural flow than in recorded form. Additionally, people are inclined to share their authentic selves when not being filmed. Such a source of resonance cannot be sacrificed for digital documentation. This choice reflects both the fragility and the power of the performance, contributing organically to social life, where authorship is shared.
Witnessing texts: Reader – Author Performance: Reviews