Author: Bentley, Toni
Title: Costumes by Karinska / Toni Bentley ; foreword by Edward Gorey
Description: New York : H.N. Abrams 1995. First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper; in publisher's shrink wrap. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight. bright. clean and especially sharp-cornered.Physical description; 192 p. : ill. (some col.). ports. ; 30 cm. Notes; Col. ill. on lining papers. Includes bibliographical references (p. 173) and index. Summary; Karinska's costumes ran the gamut of theatrical genres. from burlesque and Broadway to Shakespeare and Moliere. As one of legendary choreographer George Ballanchine's closest collaborators. Karinska dressed over 75 of his productions. This lavishly illustrated chronicle of Karinska's life and career is filled with anecdotes from those who knew her. plus an astounding collection of 242 personal photos and costume sketches. 78 in full color. Subjects; Karinska. Barbara. Fashion designers - United States - Biography. Costume designers - Europe - Biography. Women costume designers - United States - Biography. Women costume designers - Europe - Biography. Fashion design - United States - History - 20th century. Costume design - Europe - History - 20th century. Dates covered: (1886-1983). Fashion design ; Technical & background skills. Russia ; USA ; (c 1800 to c 1900) ; 20th century. Performing Arts / General. Karinska. Barbara. Genres; Bibliography. Biography. Illustrated. ISBN: 0810935163.

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