Ópera

1979 · ref. 17148J — Garden City: Doubleday 1979. First Edition First Printing of his classic ballet novel. Signed and inscribed by the author Edward Stewart inscribed: “For Herbert Ross without whom this book would not have been begun and Nora Kaye without whom it could never have been finished - with thanks Ned Stewart Jan 22 79.” Fine in a lightly used dust jacket. The origin of this novel involved Nora Kaye 1920-1987 who was an American prima-ballerina known for her ability to perform dramatic roles. She was called the Duse of Dance after the acclaimed actress Eleonora Duse. Stewart and Nora Kaye spent extensive time together working on a potential non-fiction ballet book. The book never came to pass but their relationship allowed Stewart access to the highest and most intimate circles of ballet life in New York. Her husband was film director Herbert Ross who suggested Stewart write the novel. Kaye and Ross are mentioned at five places in the text. Acknowledged as one of the top novels ever dealing with the world of ballet. Doubleday unknown