Stravinsky, Igor. (1882–1971)

Stravinsky in the Theatre - SIGNED

New York: Pellegrini & Cudahy. [1949]. Collection of essays on Stravinsky's works by contributors including Ansermet, Balanchine, Bernstein, and Cocteau. Signed by the composer below his portrait frontispiece opposite the title page. 227 pp. 4to. Slight ink smudge to the title opposite the signature. Purple cloth-backed boards, dust jacket with light sunning to spine, wear and small edge tears, now protected in mylar. Overall fine. 

From the library of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications. (17170)


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