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Darcey Bussell: A Celebration | 
 enlarge | Author: Clive Burton
Publisher: Reynolds & Hearn Ltd
Category: Book
List Price: £17.99
Buy New: £10.20
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Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 14806
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 160
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.9
Dimensions (in): 11 x 8.5 x 0.6
ISBN: 190528764X
Dewey Decimal Number: 792.8028092
EAN: 9781905287642
ASIN: 190528764X
Publication Date: December 27, 2007
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
A gem of a book December 15, 2007
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I enjoyed re-living so many Darcey evenings at Covent Garden through this fabulously illustrated book with a knowledgeable text that brings to life so many of her career highlights.
Some 150 pages of photos illustrate her most famous partners, many of her most famous roles and some of the choreographers who have influenced her during her long career. An affectionate 176-page tribute that's sure to inspire all who enjoy classical ballet.
A great book about a great dancer December 15, 2007
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I would recommend this book to anyone who has ever seen Darcey dance. It follows her career and personal highlights through a stunning selection of photos that show her `on' and `off ' duty. Many of the photos haven't been seen before and they include each of her main partners. The accompanying text follows her determination to succeed from an early age - and how we nearly lost her to America. A fascinating `must read'. Clive Burton clearly knows and loves his subject and I shall be looking for more books from this talented writer whose lightness of touch with his words echoes the grace and elegance that Darcey brought to her roles.
Dance, dance, dance little lady... December 14, 2007
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
This elegant, lavishly illustrated volume delivers exactly what it promises on its cover, celebrating the career of one of the greatest ballerinas of the modern age. The lively, engaging text which accompanies a sumptuous array of stunning photographic images charts her career and provides fascinating insights into how and why Bussell has remained unquestionably 'en pointe' within the world of dance. It is a story vividly told by a writer and critic who has followed Bussell's performances from her debut in 'Prince of the Pagoda's to her final appearance in 'Song of the Earth'. The resulting combination of text and pictures provides a beautiful and lasting tribute to a great star.
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