Harlequin, Scaramouch, Pantalone, and other beloved figures from the Commedia dell'Arte grace the pages of this delightful work. These magnificent 103 black-and-white engravings were originally published in 1716 in Nuremberg. Little is known of the author, save that he was a Venetian ballet master — his work bespeaks his prodigious gifts of imagination and creativity. Unabridged republication of the edition published by C. W. Beaumont, London, 1928.
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Ballet Princesses Paper Doll by Tom Tierney Combine the fun of pretending you're a princess and a famous ballet dancer with 1 doll and 8 gorgeous costumes. Outfits from The Nutcracker, The Firebird, Sleeping Beauty, and five other classics.
Film-Star Portraits of the Fifties: 163 Glamor Photos by John Kobal Marlon Brando, James Dean, Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe, and 110 other major stars. Stills for A Streetcar Named Desire, The Misfits, and many more.
An Apology for the Life of Colley Cibber by Colley Cibber, B. R. S. Fone Actor, manager, and playwright Cibber was among the most influential people in 18th century London theater. This book chronicles the era's plays, playwrights, and actors, offering a glimpse into modern theater's beginnings.
Hollywood Glamor Portraits by John Kobal 145 photos capture the stars from 1926-49 — Clark Gable, Jean Harlow, Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Hedy Lamarr, Marlene Dietrich, Robert Montgomery, Marlon Brando, Veronica Lake — 94 stars in all.
Ziegfeld Follies Paper Dolls in Full Color by Tom Tierney This sparkling collection spotlights 9 of the shows' fabulous stars — plus Flo Ziegfeld himself — in 29 costumes. Includes Anna Held, Billie Burke, Fanny Brice with costumes by Erte, John Harkrider, more.
