Margot Fonteyn by Meredith Daneman

Hardback. Margot Fonteyn born plain Peggy Hookham was dreamed into existence by the architects of British ballet: Ninette de Valois, Frederick Ashton and Constant Lambert. Carried to fame on a wave of wartime patriotism, Margot’s sense of duty rather than ambition propelled her forward. Yet her gifts were such that her pre-eminence would come to eclipse the careers of subsequent generations. Ballet is a fairytale world; if Margot, like the pure and poetic heroine of Swan Lake, was a natural Odette, she would also have to contend with virtue’s raw shadow-side in the guise of Constant Lambert, Roberto Arias and Rudolph Nureyev the men who, like Von Rothbart, were to take possession of her heart. 2004, First edition, first printing. A fine, unread copy in a fine, unclipped d/w. This copy is pristine.

A hardcover edition with black boards, gilt lettering and unclipped, illustrated dust cover. There is foxing and toning but the text and black-and-white photographs are clear and legible.

Now in clear, removable cover to protect from damage.

Publisher: Viking.

Publication Date: 2004.

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