Plisetskaya, Maya. (1925–2015) [Roslavleva, N.]

Maya Plisetskaya - SIGNED

Moscow: Foreign Languages Publishing House. 1956. Signed volume from the Soviet-born ballerina, choreographer, director, and actress who embodied the Bolshoi Theater in the second half of the twentieth century. She has signed and inscribed on the title page to Paul McMahon: "Paul McMahon / M. Plisetskaya." Unpaginated. Black and white illustrations throughout. Softcover, staple binding with dust jacket. Dust jacket heavily rubbed on the spine; areas of toning; overall very good. 6.5 x 8.75 inches (17 x 22 cm).

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. (17898)


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