Nureyev
The greatest images of Nureyev's lengendary dance career.
Howard Brown
Available again in paperback to mark the 70th anniversary of Nureyev's birth, and the 15th anniversary of his death
Unique visual tribute to the greatest dancer of his time, whose skill, charisma and dramatic life story made him an instant celebrity after his defection to the West in 1961
Presents the greatest images of Nureyev's legendary career in chronological order, including his partnership with Margot Fonteyn as well as striking portraits and early family photographs
Includes photographs by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Snowdon, Anthony Crickmay, David Bailey, Martine Franck and Cecil Beaton
Augmented by a complete list of Nureyev's roles, productions and film appearances
Paperback
250 x 290 mm, 9 7/8 x 11 3/8 in
208 pp
180 black and white photographs
ISBN 9780714848655
0714848654
Nureyev is a legend. Throughout his extraordinary career, photographers flocked to record his work in an attempt to capture his physical beauty and unsurpassable grace. This book presents the best of these images to create a celebration of the man and the artist - a tribute to the greatest dancer of his time. The comprehensive volume includes photographs by a selection of world-renowned photographers including Snowdon, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Anthony Crickmay, David Bailey, Houston Rogers and Cecil Beaton, and incorporates an exhaustive list of Nureyev's mesmerizing performances.
Howard Brown, editor and designer, has worked for both photographic and ballet clients as a graphic designer. He has worked with several photographers and is a consultant to the Zelda Cheatle Photographers' Gallery in London. He has also created programmes and booklets for both the Royal Ballet School and the English National Ballet School.
'The book offers a stunning visual record. It is a fine celebration of Nureyev's extraordinary talent.' (Mail on Sunday)
'No real Rudi fan will want to be without this book.' (Time Out)