Isadora

Author: Amelia Gray
Publisher:
ISBN: 0374279985
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 401

Book Description
A fictional "portrait of an artist and woman drawn to the brink of destruction by the cruelty of life. In her ... novel, Amelia Gray offers a ... portrayal of a legendary artist churning through prewar Europe. [The book] seeks to obliterate the mannered portrait of a dancer and to introduce the reader to a woman who lived and loved without limits, even in the darkest days of her life"--Amazon.com.

Isadora

Author: Peter Kurth
Publisher: Time Warner Books UK
ISBN: 9780349116198
Category : Dancers
Languages : en
Pages : 752

Book Description
Set against the sweeping backdrop of Europe and the United States in the early 20th century, this is the story of Isadora Duncan--the most accurate account of her magnificent life yet. of photos.

"Your Isadora"

Author: Isadora Duncan
Publisher: New York : Random House
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 450

Book Description

Say Hello!

Author: Rachel Isadora
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399252304
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

Book Description
Carmelita loves to greet everyone in her colorful neighborhood. There are people from so many different cultures! They all like to say hello too, so now Carmelita can say hello in Spanish, English, French, Japanese, and many other languages. And her dog, Manny? Well, he seems to understand everyone, and gives a happy "Woof!" wherever he goes. Caldecott Honor winner Rachel Isadora's eyecatching collages are full of kid-friendly details like colorful storefronts, pigeons and an ice cream truck, making Carmelita's neighborhood fun to explore. Emphasizing the rich diversity of America's neighborhoods, this simple portrait of a child's day provides a great introduction to the joy of language.

Isadora Duncan in the 21st Century

Author: Andrea Mantell Seidel
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476623694
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 271

Book Description
Part artistic study, part intimate memoir, this book illuminates the technique and repertory of American dancer Isadora Duncan (1877-1927) and her enduring legacy from the perspective of an artist and scholar who has reconstructed and performed her work for 35 years. Providing an overview of modern activities and trends in the teaching and performance of Duncan's dance, the author describes her own work directing The Isadora Duncan Dance Ensemble, the company that sought to implement Duncan's mission to create not a school of dance but "a school of life."

My Life

Author: Isadora Duncan
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 440

Book Description
Unquestionably brave, creative, and erudite, the free spirit Isadora Duncan (1877-1927) captivated the American, European, and Soviet cultural scenes with her innovative modern dance and un-self-conscious lifestyle.

Isadora Dances

Author: Rachel Isadora
Publisher: Puffin
ISBN: 9780140566703
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
A brief biography of the woman whose unique style of dance was not readily accepted by audiences at the turn of the twentieth century.

Barefoot Dancer

Author: Barbara O'Connor
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books
ISBN: 9780876148075
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 104

Book Description
Describes the life of the modern dancer who created a spontaneous, free-form dance style accompanied by literary readings and non-dance music.

Isadora Moon Makes Winter Magic

Author: Harriet Muncaster
Publisher: Oxford Children's
ISBN: 9780192772572
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Isadora loves playing in the snow, especially when her creations come to life! But snow magic can't last forever. Will she be able to save her new friends before they melt away?

The Isadora Interviews

Author: Katie Cross
Publisher: KC Writing
ISBN: 0991531922
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 77

Book Description
Isadora is a quiet, old witch living alone in the fog-strewn forest of Letum Wood. Her magical power is great, but her foresight is even greater. As a Watcher, Isadora has the ability to see into the heart of every witch she meets, a talent that makes her the perfect guardian of the prestigious Miss Mabel’s School for Girls. Any girl that wants to enter the school must first pass an interview with Isadora. No secret insecurity or sinister motivation can be hidden from a Watcher, as four teenage girls will soon find out. Join Leda, Camille, Michelle, and Priscilla as they each encounter Isadora in their quest to join Miss Mabel’s School for Girls. It’s a collection of short stories that fans of the compelling new young adult fantasy novel Miss Mabel’s School for Girls can’t afford to miss.