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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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Her life in pictures,
By Nonesuch Explorers "sizhao" (Too Close To L.A.) - See all my reviews
This review is from: (Anna) Pavlova: Portrait of a Dancer (Hardcover)
Like "Caruso, His Life in Pictures" by Francis Robinson, this is no mere coffee-table book. The story of Pavlova's life, mostly taken from her own words in interviews, is accompanied by marvelous studio and candid photographs. The narration by Margot Fonteyn is very quiet; you can almost hear her voice, speaking with a kind of hushed awe. Her description of Pavlova's traditional Russian Orthodox Church funeral is breathtaking.Pavlova always tried to emphasize the importance of beauty in art and everyday life. Young men as well as women should read this.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
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A GREAT READ FOR EVERYBODY...,
By Yvette Monique Ogden (Oldham, Lancs United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: (Anna) Pavlova: Portrait of a Dancer (Hardcover)
...This book has something for everybody. Whether you know anything about Ballet and Pavlova or you've never heard of either.Lots of very pretty photographs .Often uses Pavlovas own very inspirational words and quotations... Is quite a large book a4 size which makes for great pics! Gives enough of an insight into her lifestyle, muses ect to appeal to both the casual reader and hardcore ballet fans! Especially recomended as a great intoduction to the work of this amazing artist!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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You'll dance through this book,
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This review is from: (Anna) Pavlova: Portrait of a Dancer (Hardcover)
Anna Pavlova has fascinated me from grade school when I read my first biography of her and her dancing. This book is a wonderful addition to a ballet aficionado's library. Although I've read more comprehensive bios of Anna Pavlova, this one is one of my favorite books as it contains some of the most exquisite photographs of her in ballet poses, costume, and in private life. My favorite picture in the book is of her posing as Swanilda in Coppelia. The pose shows the playfulness, humor and artlessness of the character. She truly brings the character alive through just this one picture. Pavlova is still a yardstick for what a prima ballerina should be and this book with its pictures justifies the adulation she gets and deserves.
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