Nureyev

(Hardback)

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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.

Reviews

'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)

Author Bio

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.