📖 Overview
Edward Einhorn is an American playwright, director, and children's book author based in New York City. He founded and serves as the artistic director of Untitled Theater Company No. 61, known for its focus on experimental theater and adaptations.
Einhorn's work spans multiple genres, including plays, children's literature, and scholarly writing about theater. His theatrical works often incorporate elements of absurdism and frequently adapt or reference existing literary works, with notable productions including "The Marriage of Alice B. Toklas by Gertrude Stein" and "Doctors Jane and Alexander."
His children's books include "A Very Improbable Story" and "Fraction Action," which blend mathematical concepts with storytelling. Einhorn has also written literary adaptations for young audiences, including versions of classic works like "The Living House" and "Paradox in Oz."
The author's scholarly work includes writings on Czech theater and translations of works by Václav Havel and other Czech playwrights. His productions have been staged at various venues in New York City and internationally, with particular recognition for his work in avant-garde theater and children's literature.
👀 Reviews
Online reader reviews show most engagement with Einhorn's children's math books and Oz sequels.
Readers praise:
- Making math concepts accessible and fun in "A Very Improbable Story" and "Fraction Action"
- Creative illustrations that support the educational content
- Maintaining the spirit of Baum's original Oz while adding new elements
- Fresh theatrical adaptations that respect source material
Common criticisms:
- Some math concepts too advanced for target age groups
- Oz books drift from Baum's style
- Theater productions described as occasionally overcomplicated
Ratings across platforms:
Amazon: 4.2/5 average across titles
Goodreads: 3.7/5 average
- "A Very Improbable Story": 4.1/5
- "Paradox in Oz": 3.6/5
- "The Living House": 3.5/5
Notable reader comment: "Makes complex ideas digestible for young minds without losing the magic of storytelling" - Amazon reviewer on "Fraction Action"
Review volume is moderate, with most titles having 20-50 reviews per platform.
📚 Books by Edward Einhorn
Paradox in Oz (1999)
A continuation of L. Frank Baum's Oz series where Princess Ozma and a young mathematician named Patience must solve time paradoxes threatening the land of Oz.
A Very Improbable Story (2008) A mathematical adventure story about a boy who wakes up with a cat on his head that won't get down until he solves probability problems.
Fraction Action (2011) A children's story exploring mathematical fractions through the adventures of characters named Equal Parts and Numerator.
The Living House (2012) An adaptation of Jan Werich's fairy tales about a magical house that comes alive and the adventures that ensue.
The Marriage of Alice B. Toklas by Gertrude Stein (2017) A play exploring the relationship between Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas through an experimental theatrical format.
Doctors Jane and Alexander (2019) A documentary play based on interviews with the playwright's mother about his grandfather, Dr. Alexander Wiener, who co-discovered the Rh Factor in blood.
A Very Improbable Story (2008) A mathematical adventure story about a boy who wakes up with a cat on his head that won't get down until he solves probability problems.
Fraction Action (2011) A children's story exploring mathematical fractions through the adventures of characters named Equal Parts and Numerator.
The Living House (2012) An adaptation of Jan Werich's fairy tales about a magical house that comes alive and the adventures that ensue.
The Marriage of Alice B. Toklas by Gertrude Stein (2017) A play exploring the relationship between Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas through an experimental theatrical format.
Doctors Jane and Alexander (2019) A documentary play based on interviews with the playwright's mother about his grandfather, Dr. Alexander Wiener, who co-discovered the Rh Factor in blood.
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Jon Scieszka creates children's books that blend education with unconventional storytelling approaches, particularly in mathematics and science. His "Math Curse" and "Science Verse" share Einhorn's ability to make academic concepts accessible through narrative.
Tom Stoppard writes plays that combine intellectual concepts with theatrical experimentation and literary references. His work in absurdist theater and adaptation of existing works mirrors Einhorn's theatrical approach.
David Ives produces plays that mix comedy with complex ideas and often incorporate wordplay and parallel realities. His short plays and adaptations demonstrate similar interests in theatrical experimentation and literary reimagining.
Norton Juster writes children's books that incorporate mathematical and logical concepts into narrative structures. His "The Phantom Tollbooth" shares Einhorn's interest in using fantasy to explore educational concepts.
Eugene Ionesco created theatrical works centered in absurdism and experimental approaches to narrative. His plays share Einhorn's interest in pushing theatrical boundaries and exploring unconventional storytelling methods.
Tom Stoppard writes plays that combine intellectual concepts with theatrical experimentation and literary references. His work in absurdist theater and adaptation of existing works mirrors Einhorn's theatrical approach.
David Ives produces plays that mix comedy with complex ideas and often incorporate wordplay and parallel realities. His short plays and adaptations demonstrate similar interests in theatrical experimentation and literary reimagining.
Norton Juster writes children's books that incorporate mathematical and logical concepts into narrative structures. His "The Phantom Tollbooth" shares Einhorn's interest in using fantasy to explore educational concepts.
Eugene Ionesco created theatrical works centered in absurdism and experimental approaches to narrative. His plays share Einhorn's interest in pushing theatrical boundaries and exploring unconventional storytelling methods.