Dancing diplomats (11 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. In this book, Anthony Shay examines the history of the Moiseyev Dance Company and the life and works of its renowned choreographer and founder, Igor Moiseyev. Founded in Moscow in 1937 amid a mass Soviet Union campaign of political repression, Moiseyev's theatrical dance troupe came to be an international force, transforming the folk traditions of the Soviet Union into a vital diplomatic tool that helped usher in a new era of cultural exchange. The author explores the company through multiple lenses of spectacle, Russian nationalism, and the Cultural Cold War to analyze its history and its enduring contributions to dance and global culture. The first English-language study of its kind, Shay blends academic research with personal anecdote to provide a nuanced analysis of Moiseyev's importance in choreographic art and his place in the world of dance.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Acceptable. This hardcover edition of "Dancing Diplomats" is in fair condition, with noticeable wear on the dust jacket, including edge wear and minor tears. The book is an ex-library copy from the Denver Public Library, featuring library stamps and markings. The binding is intact, and the pages show typical signs of aging. Overall, it remains a readable copy with historical value. Worn, with edge wear and minor tears. Gustave Baumann (illustrator).…

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Baumann, Gustave (illustrator).

Zustand: Good. 1950. No edition remarks. 254 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over brown cloth. Black and white illustrations by Gustave Baumann. Black and white map to paste down and end paper. Pages are lightly tanned with mild foxing throughout. Previous owner's inscription to text block edge. Moderate tanning and mild foxing to end papers and text block edges. Boards are assumed in good condition as are covered with laminated jacket. Mild corner bumping. Clipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Large loss to front flaps. Moderate tanning and rubbing all over. …

Zustand: New. Baumann, Gustave (illustrator).

Zustand: New. Baumann, Gustave (illustrator).

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 264 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Baumann, Gustave (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. 1st Edition. See photos for condition details. Hardcover with dust jacket. Price has been clipped from the front flap. DJ shows fading and soiling along with edge wear and tears. Brown cloth boards decorated on front and spine. Boards are clean. Binding tight, no page issues noted. A rather unique copy as the half title page bears two signatures: at the bottom of the page it is signed by (Reverend) Austin F. Schildwachter, along with a symbol of a cross. The second signature, located near the center of the page, is signed by Whittaker Chambers. Mr. Chambers was an American writer/ editor and former Communist spy who in 1948 testified about Communist espionage. No other handwriting noted in the book. Pages are lightly toned with some mild soiling along the edges. Gustave Baumann (illustrator). Signed by Other.…