Lifar, Serge Les Mémoires d'Icare.

Monaco, Sauret, [1993].
8vo, 371, [2] pp., ill.

In original pictorial wrappers.
In good condition, lightly rubbed to spine and corners.

Second edition.
The book is an autobiographical account by Serge Lifar (1905–1986), a legendary ballet dancer and choreographer.
It provides a vivid depiction of a dynamic era, showcasing his interactions with influential figures such as Diaghilev, De Gaulle, Cocteau, Picasso, Stravinsky, Rachmaninoff, Coco Chanel, Greta Garbo, Walt Disney, and others. The book crafted through the extensive archives left to his companion of 30 years, Lillan Ahlefeldt, who spent years assembling this comprehensive work. It also sheds light, with supporting documents, on the controversies and accusations Lifar faced after World War II.