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New York: Alfred A. Knopf , 1990. Founded in 1932, the Ballets Russes de Monte Carlo was the brainchild of Colonel Wasily de Basil (Vassily Grigorievitch Voskresensky) and Rene Blum, who assembled and directed the company in the wake of critical changes in the world of classical dance: the deaths of Serge Diaghilev and Anna Pavlova (in 1929 and 1931, respectively), who had dramatically altered the standards, fortunes and circulation of ballet in the West. Together de Basil and Blum sought to continue (and, inevitably, to adjust) the Russian balletic tradition. Cultural historian Garcia-Marquez here records the 20-year lifespan of the company through a chronological reconstruction of 29 of the 70 ballets in its repertoire, some of them still performed today. Documenting an era more often subject to reminiscence than dissection, the author analyzes the conceptual and rehearsal stages of the dances in question, sets and costumes, choreography and theatrical plot, performance and critical reception.… Read More

Baltimore, Maryland: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1929. Scholarly two-volume complete text presents a detailed study of French plays that were written after the death of Henri IV and no later than Mairet's Sophonisbe, excluding works that may have been acted for the first time before May, 1610, and after the autumn of 1634, and plays in dialect and in Provencal, ballets, masques, and novels in dialogue. Includes the works of Racan, Theophile, Alexandre Hardy, Jean Mairet, Du Ryer, Rotrou, and others; comedies, tragedies, tragi-comedies, pastorals, theatres, stage decoration, actors and actresses. 785 pgs. collectively. Gilt spine. Prior owner's nameplate pastedown on front endpaper; blank pocket labels on rear endpaper; small black label to lower spine; small stamp to front and rear endpaper. Small split on the seam of front endpaper- hinge and binding is tight. Minor rubbing to corners and edges, a few light small scuffs to covers. . . First Edition. Original Cloth. Very Good. 8vo - over… Read More

Baltimore, Maryland: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1932. Scholarly two-volume complete text presents a detailed study of French plays that were written between 1635-1651, ranging in value from obscure productions that continue the traditions of the Middle Ages, of the sixteenth or early seventeenth centuries, to comedies and tragedies that foreshadow the work of Moliere and Racine, and to tregedies in which Corneille succeeded in giving dramatic expression. Includes coverage of Le Vissionaires, Le Cid, L'Innocente Infidelite, L'Illusion comique, Scipion, Antigone, Alcionee, La Pucelle, Agis, Dom Bertan, Scevole, Pompee, Andromede, Venceslas, Nicomede, tragi-comedies, amateur religious plays, tragedies and comedies by minor authors, the last contributions of Richelieu, Desmaretz, and Mairet, etc. Includes a list of extant plays (1635-1651). 804 pgs. collectively. Gilt spine. Prior owner's nameplate pastedown on front endpaper; blank pocket label on rear endpaper; small black label to… Read More

Baltimore, Maryland: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1936. Scholarly two-volume complete text presents a detailed study of French plays that were written between 1652-1672, the period in which Moliere wrote his plays may be considered the most important in the history of French drama. Text contains discussions of 301 of the plays written during the period of 1652-1672, including coverage of the social and political background; history of troupes and of actors; satirical works in dramatic form; tragi-comedies; amateur religious plays; pastorals; etc. Includes a list of extant plays (1652- February 1653). 896 pgs. collectively. Gilt spine. Prior owner's nameplate pastedown on front endpaper; blank pocket labels on rear endpaper; small black label to lower spine; small stamp to front and rear endpapers. Volume I has a small rubbed mark on the front cover. Minimal rubbing to corners and edges.. . First Edition. Original Cloth. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.… Read More

Paris, France: La Librairie Illustree, 1880. Classic text- "Tricks and Decorations" by renown author-historian Georges Moynet, presents a detailed study of the theatrical technology of the late nineteenth century, including various stage mechanicals, optical-illusion apparatuses; theater props; lighting and special effects; architectural and decorative construction; various theatrical machinery; applications of vapor, electricity and hydraulics; theatrical tricks and decorative effects; joinery and ironwork; costumes and decoratiive design; theatrical curiosities; theater improvements; etc. 408 pp. Illustrated with 31 engravings and 100 labels intercalated in the text according to the drawings from the author. Color frontispiece of Loie Fuller in La Danse Serpentine. Rebound in a premium black library binding with gilt leather title label- pastedown on upper spine. Small prior owner's label removal mark on lower spine. Marbled endpapers. Small closed tear on the upper hinge of front… Read More

Chicago and New York: Belford, Clarke, and Company, 1887. Selina Dolaro (1849-1889) was an operatic singer, manager, playwright, and novelist. She made her first appearance on the London stage in "Chilperic" (Lyceum, 1870). The vocalist became Director of London's Royal Theatre in 1875, while starring in "La Perichole." Dolaro joined the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company in 1875 and again in 1882. In 1879 the artist went to New York and appeared as Carmen at the Academy of Music. Dolaro later performed in comic opera on the New York stage. A talented writer, Dolaro authored a play called "In the Fashion" (later "Fashion"), several novels, including "Bella Demonia", published shortly after her sudden death of a stroke in 1889. Mes Amours contains a selection of verses some of which were written by Dolaro. Includes annotations, references and comments by Dolaro, some of which are comedic in content. 74 pp. Illustrated. Tiny scuff on the margin of the preface page. Front cover is gilt embossed with a photo of… Read More

New York: Russell & Russell Inc., 1961. Classic rare two-volume set contains the following complete plays including introductions and notes: The Blind Beggar of Alexandria, An Humourous Day's Mirth, All Fools, May-Day, The Gentleman Usher, Monsieur D'Olive, The Widow's Tears, The Masque of the Middle Temple and Lincoln's Inn, Eastward Ho, The Ball, and Sir Giles Goosecap. 911 pgs. total in two volumes. Gilt spines. Minimal shelfwear; lower front and rear upper corners and tiny segment of front upper edge of Vol.II slightly bumped; minor light scuffs to covers; prior owner's name lightly written on front endpaper. Text clean and unmarked.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.