Ballet for Martha Making Appalachian Spring

Greenberg, Jan & Sandra Jordan

ISBN 10: 1596433388 / ISBN 13: 9781596433380

Editore: Neal Porter Book Roaring Brook Press, New York, 2010

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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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Dati bibliografici

• Titolo: Ballet for Martha Making Appalachian Spring
• Editore: Neal Porter Book Roaring Brook Press, New York
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1596433388
• ISBN 13: 9781596433380
• Rilegatura: Hardcover
• Disegnatore: Illustrated by Brian Floca
• Edizione: First Edition; Second Printing.
• Condizione: Fine
• Condizione della sovraccoperta: Fine

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Riassunto

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.

Informazioni sull?autore

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.