Traces the course of modern dance in America, from its nineteenth-century beginnings to the high art of Martha Graham, focusing on the life and career of Ruth St. Denis
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Seller: Gulf Coast Books, Cypress, TX, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Good. Seller Inventory # 0394400291-3-31878754
Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. First Edition. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Seller Inventory # 0394400291-7-1
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. 1st. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # GRP82999197
Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Good. Ex-library copy with usual markings. Dust jacket in mylar sleeve. Shows minor wear. Seller Inventory # mon0003217910
Seller: BASEMENT BOOKS, Albuquerque, NM, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First Edition (stated). First Edition stated, First Printing. Hard cover 8vo. Fine and unmarked book in Near Fine edgeworn unclipped DJ w/worn corners. xiv, 238pp inc. Bibliographic Essay, Index; illustrated in photos and reproductions. 238 p. Book. Seller Inventory # 040540
Seller: Books Tell You Why - ABAA/ILAB, Summerville, SC, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition; First Printing. An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in Near Fine, slightly chipped dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century, as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number; Horowitz, author of Culture and the City, describes the undergraduate cultures from the end of the eighteenth century to the late half of the twentieth century ; 8vo; FSA. Seller Inventory # 15824
Seller: Zed Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First printing. 8vo. 238 pp. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. Slightest shelfwear to spine ends. Unobtrusive 1/4" tear to jacket's front panel. Inscribed by the author to Marcia Thompson, former board member of the School of American Ballet, and dated in the year of publication. Inscribed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # x05300
Seller: Gargoyle Books, IOBA, La Mesa, CA, U.S.A.
Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First Edition First Printing. Traces the origins & development of the aesthetic or interpretive dance movement in the United States from the late-19th-early-20th centuries, highlighting the contributions of several young women, most notably Ruth St. Denis & Martha Graham, in a style made famous by Isadora Duncan & in the films of D. W. Griffith. In 238 pages with Index, illustrated with sepia photographs throughout. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing, from Knopf from 1979, this hardcover small 4to has rust cloth wrapping the spine with creamy tan paper over rest of boards, with bright gilt lettering & borders to both front & spine. Condition is Fine: completely clean & bright, binding strong & straight, pages white & unmarked. the price-clipped DJ is VG+, marred by a few tiny chips & light rubbing to extremities. Nicely protected in new clear mylar cover Free! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually own! Same day shipping on all orders received Weekdays by 2 pm (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day. Seller Inventory # 023241
Seller: Phatpocket Limited, Waltham Abbey, HERTS, United Kingdom
Condition: Acceptable. Used - Acceptable. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library with wear and barcode page may have been removed. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. Seller Inventory # Z1-C-056-02271
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Seller: Rare Book Cellar, Pomona, NY, U.S.A.
Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Very Good in a Very Good+ dust jacket. ; 9.4 X 6.1 X 1.1 inches; 238 pages. Seller Inventory # 135923