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About The Book
This meticulously researched and elegantly written story of a life's work is illuminated by photographs, enlivened by anecdotes, and grounded in insights into ballets and musical comedies that have been seen and loved all over the world.
Product Details
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster (August 8, 2005)
- Length: 640 pages
- ISBN13: 9780684869865
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Raves and Reviews
"This is the definitive biography."
-- The Houston Chronicle
"To read Ms. Jowitt's extraordinarily revealing book is to be in the presence of Jerome Robbins."
-- Edward Villella
"It is candid yet balanced, insightful about his work and revelatory about his theater. It lays bare the tension between Robbins the person and Robbins the artist."
-- Los Angeles Times
"Jowitt's fascinating biography of the innovative director of Broadway musicals and choreographer of masterpieces for the New York City Ballet...trenchantly reveal[s] Robbins's relationship with his own beliefs....Compelling."
-- The New York Times Book Review (front page)
"Ms. Jowitt's book has the authenticity that comes only from being there."
-- Twyla Tharp
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- Book Cover Image (jpg): Jerome Robbins Trade Paperback 9780684869865
- Author Photo (jpg): Deborah Jowitt Photo Credit: Heige Reistad(0.1 MB)
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