With over 200 never before seen photographs of extravagant theatrical performances, introductory notes by Leandro Katz, and extended quotations from Queer Theater by Stefan Brecht, the book evokes the ephemeral gestures and revolutionary atmosphere of the early plays of Charles Ludlam and his troupe of audacious actors. Alberto Manguel, author of A History of Reading comments: Charles Ludlam's Ridiculous Theatrical Company revealed the hidden face of America s obsession with realism. It elevated outrageous farce to the rank of a dramatic genre, glorifying parody at a time, unlike today, when this was still possible. Leandro Katz's exuberant Bedlam Days is a fitting homage to this love-child of Pere Ubu and the Marquis de Sade. Charles Ludlam and his Ridiculous Theatrical Company revealed the hidden face of America’s obsession with realism. It elevated outrageous farce to the rank of dramatic genre, glorifying parody at a time, unlike today, when it was still possible. Leandro Katz’s exuberant Bedlam Days is a fitting homage to this love-child of Pére Ubu and the Marquis de Sade.” Alberto Manguel, author of A History of Reading. --Viper's Tongue Books Artist, poet, and filmmaker known for his films, invented alphabets, photographic installations, and stage photographic work. These include specific long term projects that incorporate historical research, anthropology, and visual arts. Among them, The Catherwood Project, Lunar Alphabet, The Vortex, Project for The Day You ll Love Me, and Bedlam Days, among others.