Description
Author Agnes de Mille
Publisher Random House, Inc.
Edition First Edition
Date of Publication 1991
(Copyright originally 1956; this is the revised and expanded edition)
Binding
Hardcover with dust jacket
Condition
Very Good+
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Clean, tight binding
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No writing or highlighting
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Dust jacket present; light shelf wear only
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Currently awaiting Brodart archival cover (will be protected prior to shipment)
DESCRIPTION
This is the definitive biography of Martha Graham, written by her close collaborator and niece, Agnes de Mille. More than a chronicle of performances, Martha captures the intellectual fire, emotional rigor, and uncompromising discipline that reshaped modern dance forever.
De Mille offers rare insider insight into Graham’s creative process, her revolutionary technique, her relationships with dancers and composers, and the cost of artistic greatness. The prose is elegant, unsentimental, and deeply informed—making this book as compelling for general readers as it is essential for dancers, choreographers, and historians.
This revised edition expands the original classic with additional material, reflecting on Graham’s later years and enduring influence.
COLLECTOR’S NOTES / WHY WE LOVE THIS BOOK
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Written by Agnes de Mille, one of the most respected dance historians and artists of the 20th century
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First Edition of the expanded biography
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Long considered the authoritative life of Martha Graham
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Increasingly sought after as original dance history titles go out of print
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A cornerstone book for serious collectors of performing arts, modern dance, and cultural history
This is the kind of book collectors keep—not replace.