Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #97135 in Books
• Published on: 2008-11-06
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages

Customer Reviews

A great book about a great dancer
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...
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.

A gem of a book
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.