Mary desti (54 risultati)

Condizione: New.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good/NO DUSTJACKET. Third Printing. New York, NY: Horace Liveright. Good/NO DUSTJACKET. 1929. Third Printing. Hardcover. Illustrated . 8vo., 281pp., Cover shelf wear to edges and corners, corners and spine tips lightly bumped and rubbed, spine faded, light soiling, otherwise good; few plates loose, interior hinge cracked, page 281 small chip and tear, otherwise pages clean and unmarked. . Black & White Photographs (illustratore).…

Condizione: New.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condizione: New.

hardcover. Condizione: fine. first edition. Fort in-8° cartonnage éditeur, 281 pp.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. No D/J. First Edition. fair copy. Boards a little grubby with light rubbing to edges. Foxing to page edges. Mark to front cover. Foxing to pages.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'The Untold Story: The Life of Isadora Duncan, 1921-1927' provides a poignant and intimate look at the final years of the woman widely regarded as the mother of modern dance. Written by Mary Desti, one of Duncan's closest confidantes and lifelong friends, this biographical account delves into the legendary dancer's tumultuous experiences during her later life. The narrative follows Duncan through her travels in post-revolutionary Russia, her intense and tragic marriage to the poet Sergei Yesenin, and her eventual return to Western Europe. Desti offers an insider's perspective on the financial struggles, personal tragedies, and artistic triumphs that defined Duncan's twilight years. Readers are granted a rare glimpse into the dancer's visionary spirit and her unwavering commitment to her craft despite mounting personal challenges. The work serves as both a historical document and a deeply personal tribute, capturing the vibrant yet often misunderstood personality of an iconoclastic artist. Ending with the circumstances surrounding her untimely death in Nice, this chronicle remains a vital resource for understanding the legacy of a woman who revolutionized the performing arts. It is a compelling exploration of genius, resilience, and the complexities of a life lived entirely on one's own terms.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. Nice book, tight and square with bright covers and spine, sturdy binding, clean unmarked interior. Mild edge wear. Frontispiece starting to loosen but holding. Many illustrations. Beware modern reprints of this work; most are scanned copies with inferior print quality, illustrations, and binding compared to this original edition.…

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 2nd Revised. 2008.Revised and Enlarged edition. Very Heavy, extra postage may be required if posted outside South Africa. Both jacket and boards are a bit edge worn and marked. Minor marks on page edges. It is in very good condition, excellent binding and internally clean. MK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'The Untold Story: The Life of Isadora Duncan, 1921-1927' provides a poignant and intimate look at the final years of the woman widely regarded as the mother of modern dance. Written by Mary Desti, one of Duncan's closest confidantes and lifelong friends, this biographical account delves into the legendary dancer's tumultuous experiences during her later life. The narrative follows Duncan through her travels in post-revolutionary Russia, her intense and tragic marriage to the poet Sergei Yesenin, and her eventual return to Western Europe. Desti offers an insider's perspective on the financial struggles, personal tragedies, and artistic triumphs that defined Duncan's twilight years. Readers are granted a rare glimpse into the dancer's visionary spirit and her unwavering commitment to her craft despite mounting personal challenges. The work serves as both a historical document and a deeply personal tribute, capturing the vibrant yet often misunderstood personality of an iconoclastic artist. Ending with the circumstances surrounding her untimely death in Nice, this chronicle remains a vital resource for understanding the legacy of a woman who revolutionized the performing arts. It is a compelling exploration of genius, resilience, and the complexities of a life lived entirely on one's own terms.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Condizione: New.

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Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. Second Revised Edition. Edited, annotated and introduced by Hymenaeus Beta. Near Fine in an about Fine dust jacket, unclipped ($80.00), lightly rubbed and bumped. Blue cloth with silver gilt lettering and designs. Square and firmly bound with a sewn-in bookmark, some soiling at the bottom edge, clean otherwise. A one-volume edition of Crowley's most important works: Mysticism, Magick: Elementary Theory; Magick in Theory and Practice; and Thelema - The Law.…

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. Black and White photographs. Very Good-, without dust jacket (interior clean and tight; covers light soiled at edges).

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very good. Second printing, February 1929. 281 p. 23 cm. Frontispiece and 23 other b&w plates. Grey cloth with black and gold impressing. Spine ends a bit softened. Dent in top of rear board. A few edges torn or chipped when cut.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No markings.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

hardcover. Condizione: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Hardcover. Condizione: Brand New. 2nd revised subsequent edition. 844 pages. 10.75x8.00x2.75 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 2nd Edition. Second revised edition, this printing 2008 stated. 7 1/4 x 10 1/4 Book; binding tight with near fine gilt titles to spine, boards straight and clean; mild bumping to top edge and bottom corner else text free of marks, appears gently read. Dust jacket ($120.00) has mild bumping to spine ends and top covers. Color bright and sharp. Under archival quality mylar cover. Diagrams and illustrations. Photos upon request. Packed well and shipped in a sturdy box.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. I found light pencil notes in the margins of the Contents section only. I found no additional marks in text. Light wear. No DJ splits. Nice clean used book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Brand New. 2nd revised subsequent edition. 844 pages. 10.75x8.00x2.75 inches. In Stock.