Illustrated by Brian Floca. New York: A Neal Porter Book Roaring Brook Press, (2010). First Edition, Second Printing. 48p, bibliography 10.75" x 10.25". Color-pictorial glazed boards. Color illustrations throughout, few photographs. Fine condition in fine dj. From dj: "story behind the scenes of this classic ballet from the first spark of inspiration through the music's composition, Martha's Intense rehearsal process, and on to its first performance on October 30, 1944 at the Library of Congress." ISBN 9781596433380; Orbis Pictus Award For Outstanding Nonfiction For Children (Awards; Color Illustrations; 10.75 x 10.25 inches; 48 pages.

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Titel: Ballet for Martha Making Appalachian Spring
Verlag: Neal Porter Book Roaring Brook Press, New York
Erscheinungsjahr: 2010
Sprache: Englisch
ISBN-10: 1596433388
ISBN-13: 9781596433380
Einband: Hardcover
Illustrator: Illustrated by Brian Floca
Auflage: First Edition; Second Printing.
Zustand: Fine
Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine

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A picture book about the making of Martha Graham's Appalachian Spring, her most famous dance performance

Martha Graham : trailblazing choreographer

Aaron Copland : distinguished American composer

Isamu Noguchi : artist, sculptor, craftsman

Award-winning authors Jan Greenberg and Sandra Jordan tell the story behind the scenes of the collaboration that created APPALACHIAN SPRING, from its inception through the score's composition to Martha's intense rehearsal process. The authors' collaborator is two-time Sibert Honor winner Brian Floca, whose vivid watercolors bring both the process and the performance to life.

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JAN GREENBERG and SANDRA JORDAN are the authors of many distinguished books about art, including ACTION JACKSON and CHRISTO AND JEANNE-CLAUDE: Through the Gates and Beyond. Ms. Greenberg lives in St. Louis, MO. Ms. Jordan lives in New York, NY.

BRIAN FLOCA has written and/or illustrated over a dozen books, including MOONSHOT: The Flight of Apollo 11 and LIGHTSHIP (Sibert Award Honor Books). A native of Texas, Brian lives in Brooklyn, NY.

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