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It's good to see this new reprint of Paul Taylor's great memoir on sale. It would be a tragedy if this magnificient book were to become unavailable.

In many ways this book is like a great Taylor dance. Filled with light and shade, humor and sadness, affirmation and mockery. There is also a sense that much has been only hinted at. But whatever might be missing, there is great joy in what is present.

This is the story of Paul Taylor's life, his work, his fiends, his creative passions. It is well-writtten and understated, and filled with delicious stories and wonderful surprises.

Probably most people who love his work have read it already. But this book is so good, that a knowledge of his work is not really necessary to appreciate it. It's a glorious look into a wonderful creative mind, and never dull.

Paul Taylor is a master of choreography. Now in his 70s,

he is still creating dazzling and original modern dance

pieces, which are seen and applauded around the world.

To read his autobiography, and discover that he is as

talented a writer as he is a dancemaster, is a revelation.

What next, Paul - an original full-orchestra symphony or two?

I was disappointed that the book was listed as "like new" but arrived in a soft package. A paperback cannot travel in a soft package without having some damage to the edges, if it was in fact like new before shipping. There were also some marks in the cover. I would have opted for a hard cover had I found one, but trusted the shipper to send this book in an appropriate package. Otherwise, the transaction was satisfactory.