Planells, Martine Anna Pavlova: L'Incomparable.

[Paris], Gremese, [2023].
8vo, 180, [4] pp., ill.

In original boards and pictorial dust jacket with Pavlova’s portrait by Alexandre Jacovleff.
Near very good condition, lightly rubbed, minor soiling.

Second edited edition.
This book by Martine Planells, a journalist specializing in dance, is a biography dedicated to Anna Pavlova, one of the most iconic and celebrated ballerinas of all time. It details her life and career, highlighting her unique physical attributes and artistic achievements that transformed ballet.
The book explores Pavlova's roles in iconic performances such as Giselle and Le Cygne, as well as her collaboration with Mikhail Fokine. It also provides insights into her personal life, travels, and artistic passion, complemented by rich illustrations and archival materials, offering a unique portrait of this legendary dancer. In the appendix, table of performances of Anna Pavlova at the Opéra Garnier in Paris and list of objects preserved at the Library-Museum of the Opera.