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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.
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| Products in Performing Arts, Drama, Film and Dance |  |  |  | The 7 Lively Arts by Gilbert Seldes Intelligent, engaging discussions of slapstick, comic strips, vaudeville, and other elements of popular culture and their relationship to such traditional art forms as opera, ballet, drama, and classical music. 28 illustrations.
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|  | ABC of Ballet by Janet Grosser Clearly worded, abundantly illustrated little guide defines basic ballet-related terms: arabesque, battement, pas de chat, relevé, sissonne, many others. Pronunciation guide included. Excellent primer.
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|  | Ancient Egyptian Dances by Irena Lexová One of the few books in English on the topic investigates origins, nature, role of dance in ancient Egypt. 80 drawings and illustrations adapted from tomb paintings, other sources. New introduction. Bibliography.
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|  | Annie Oakley and Buffalo Bill’s Wild West by Isabelle S. Sayers Wonderful behind-the-scenes look at the life and career of Annie Oakley. More than 100 rare photographs, posters, handbills, and other memorabilia.
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|  | 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.
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| |  | The Art of Pantomime by Charles Aubert A well-illustrated analysis of pantomime's extensive variety of emotional expressions, attainable through attitude and gesture, features advice on exercises, use of theatrical accessories, writing, and staging. 196 black-and-white illustrations.
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|  | Ballerina Fairies Paper Doll by Tom Tierney One doll and 8 costumes for the Lilac Fairy and the Fairy of the Crystal Fountain in The Sleeping Beauty, for Titania in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and 5 other sprites.
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|  | Ballet Class Coloring Book by John Green, Caroline Denzler Forty-two clear, accurate drawings (all in proper sequence) depict everything that goes on in a beginner's class, from lacing up the ballet shoe to executing the perfect arabesque.
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| |  | Ballet Sticker Activity Book by Barbara Steadman Apply 16 appealing images of boys and girls practicing basic steps, working out at the barre, and more to a backdrop showing a practice hall. Great sticker fun for young ballet fans.
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|  | Ballet Stickers by Barbara Steadman For young ballet fans, 23 enchanting peel-and-apply images of dainty duos in tutus, soloists en pointe, and other enchanting little performers.
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|  | Basic Principles of Classical Ballet by Agrippina Vaganova Discusses all basic principles of ballet, grouping movement by fundamental types. Diagrams show clearly the exact foot, leg, arm, and body positions for the proper execution of many steps and movements. 118 illustrations.
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|  | Best Actresses of the 1990s Paper Dolls by Tom Tierney Kathy Bates got one. So did Jodie Foster, Helen Hunt, Hilary Swank, and 6 other talented ladies of the silver screen. These 1990s Oscar recipients model gowns and costumes. 10 dolls, 32 costumes.
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|  | Best Plays of the Early American Theater by John Gassner 16 works from American theater, 1787–1911: Charles the Second (1824); Fashion (1845); Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852); The Count of Monte Cristo (1883); The Mouse-Trap (1889); The Great Divide (1906); more. Background essay.
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