This book celebrates the career of Darcey Bussell, one of the greatest English ballerinas of all time. Accompanied by stunning images from some of today s leading photographers such as Mario Testino, Lord Snowdon and Mary McCartney, it chronicles Darcey from her early years through to her final performance of MacMillan s Song of the Earth in 2007. Along with images of her on stage and in costume, there are intimate behind-the-scenes photos of rehearsals and preparation. Darcey provides a fascinating insight into the ballet world, with personal anecdotes and memories of some of the most important moments in her career. It features her now famous performances in ballets such as Swan Lake, Cinderella, Giselle, Manon, The Nutcracker and The Sleeping Beauty. A must for lovers of ballet and dance, as well as being a beautiful book to own and treasure.
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Darcey Bussell is the newest judge on the UK s favourite television show Strictly Come Dancing and has achieved legendary status in the dance world over her 20 year career. At the age of 13, she was accepted into the Royal Ballet Lower School in London, eventually graduating from the Royal Ballet Upper School in 1987. Two years later at 19 years old she became the youngest ever British ballerina to be given the honour of Principal dancer and became a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2006. Darcey s final performance in 2007 was broadcast to more than 3.3 million viewers.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By 100101
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great book nice presentation filled to the brim with photo's of Darcey and her performances,just wished there were more studio photo's of Darcey by herself or at least balanced with her dance on stage photo's as an alternative for an artistic version with a deeper evocative feel rather than all dance. still great book though.
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By BusyLizzy
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This book is full of the most beautiful pictures, taken by various renowned photographers, of one our most famous and gifted dancers. It is well worth the pennies and will be a book you can look through time after time.
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By Podlet
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Amazing book, can look at it over and over as there is so much to take in, with the line of dance, the costumes and the pure magic of Darcey.Darcey Bussell: A Life in Pictures
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Bought it for a birthday present....couldn't resist flicking through. It went down very well for my girlie. A nice big solid book.
Published 20 days ago by MickyGee70
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My daughter loves this book
I bought this book for my daughter for her birthday and she loves it. She's a keen dancer and aspires to Darcey Bussell's achievements. Read more
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Heavy in weight but worth it
This a large hard cover book but well worth every page. It is rather unwieldy to go through but oh so worth it. Read more
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great book worth every penny
Bought this for my mum, she was thrilled has some great pictures and interesting content would recomend for ballet fans
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The book was bought as a presnet for an aunt and she loves it. I had a quick look at it and the photos are very good
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I was very pleased with my recent purchase of Darcy Bussell book it was in excellent condition and a good price thanks
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Xmas gift .
Bought this for my mother for xmas,what do you buy the 83year old who has everything. She loves it!Beautiful pictures
Published 2 months ago by Susan
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Lovely book
Bought for my daughter at Christmas. A lovely book, if you're in to ballet or Darcy Bussell of course :))
Published 2 months ago by JJ
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Excellent pictures.
The book made a fine Christmas present for my wife. Darcey Bussell is a wonderful dancer and the photographs are excellent
Published 2 months ago by Howard Straw
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Darcey Bussell A Life in Pictures
A well presented book for a truly magnificent dancer. Print quality could have been better, but then I'm in the trade and am picky.
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