Martha Graham : A Dancer's Life
Overview
Commentary
A biography of Martha Graham (1894-1991), the American dancer, instructor, and choreographer who revolutionized the world of modern dance. Illustrated with photographs.
Publisher's Notes
Original research based on interviews and a remarkable collection of photographs not widely reproduced give this biography a rare and unparalleled depth.
Martha Graham, the American dancer, teacher, and choreographer, revolutionized the world of modern dance. She possessed a great gift for revealing emotion through dance, expressing beliefs and telling stories in an utterly new way. Newbery Medalist Russell Freedman documents Martha Graham's life from her birth in 1894 to her final dance performance at the age of seventy-five and continued career as a choreographer until her death in 1991. Graham's own recollections as well as those of her dancers, students, friends, and lovers reveal Graham's unwavering dedication, her extraordinary sense of artistry, and the fierce intensity that left an impression on all who saw her perform. Original research based on interviews and a remarkable collection of photographs not widely reproduced give this biography a rare and unparalleled depth. Includes notes,a bibliography, and an index.
Synopses
A photo-biography of the American dancer, teacher, and choreographer who was born in Pittsburgh in 1895 and who became a leading figure in the world of modern dance.
A photo-biography of the American dancer, teacher, and choreographer who was born in Pittsburgh in 1895 and who became a leading figure in the world of modern dance.
Reviews
"...a biography as elegant as its subject....a complete picture of a genius emerges from the pages of this enlightening, liberating volume."
"For the most part, Freedman's prose is simple and direct. His descriptions of the dances give a good sense of what is happening on the stage for those who have not seen them, while providing a solid platform for the recollections of those who have seem them in the theater....And the pictures that accompany the text are terrific."
Theodore W. Striggles
"This is an exquisite book, combing the best of both writing and design. It is rich with high-quality black-and-white photographs."
Beverly Gherman
"...this elegant book provides an introduction to Graham's life and work that will appeal to adults as well as adolescents....The perfect gift for those who love to dance."
Kathleen Odean
Full Details
| Author | |
| Format | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9780395746554 |
| List Price | $19.00 |
| Publisher | |
| Publication Date | 04/20/1998 |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | |
| Release Status | In Print |
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| Language | |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Pages | 175 |
| Measurements | Weight: 1.55 Pounds |
| Height: 10.75 Inches |
| Length: 8 Inches |
| Thickness: 0.75 Inches |
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