From Idea to Matter brings Edward Albee, America's foremost playwright, to the visual arts stage. The book documents a unique collaboration between Albee and the Anderson Gallery to bring together the work of nine contemporary sculptors -- John Beech, John Duff, David Fulton, Barry Goldberg, David McDonald, Richard Nonas, Mia Westerlund Roosen, Jonathan Thomas, and Paul Whiting. Albee has selected the artists, chosen the work, and designed an exhibition...