Publishing House:
* Calder & Boyars: He founded the publishing house Calder & Boyars in 1960, which played a crucial role in introducing English readers to works by authors like Samuel Beckett, Eugène Ionesco, and Harold Pinter. The company also published works by emerging writers and translated literature.
Books:
* The London Theatre of Today: This book, published in 1971, provided an overview of the contemporary London theater scene, highlighting avant-garde playwrights and productions.
* The Theatre of the Absurd: In this book, Calder explored the rise and characteristics of the absurdist theater movement, analyzing the works of playwrights like Beckett, Ionesco, and others.
* The Art of the Theatre: This book delved into the history and development of theater, examining various aspects of stagecraft, performance, and theatrical conventions.
* The Complete Works of Samuel Beckett: He published a comprehensive collection of Samuel Beckett's works, including plays, novels, poems, and short stories.
* The Complete Works of Eugène Ionesco: He also published a collection of Eugène Ionesco's complete works.
Other Notable Works:
* He was a prolific editor and translator, publishing numerous anthologies and works by international authors.
* He worked closely with renowned artists and writers, including Samuel Beckett, Harold Pinter, and Tom Stoppard.
* He was a champion of the experimental and avant-garde movements in literature and theater.
John Calder's legacy lies in his contribution to the publishing world, his commitment to promoting innovative and challenging works, and his role in introducing a new generation of readers and theatergoers to the masterpieces of modern literature and theater.