Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes 1909-1929 Foreword by Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore Vera and Scarper’s search for

Vera and Scarper’s search for their missing friend takes them through the chaotic war zone of the Bear Park and into new and terrifying worlds

and perseverance

and physical insecurity shaping both our health outcomes and our national politics

Si Lewen’s Wrenching ‘Parade’ Marches On

Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes 1909-1929 Foreword by Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore Vera and Scarper’s search forWhile the early 20th century was rich with creative energy, no one brought theater and dance to the forefront of culture quite like Sergei Diaghilev did with his extraordinary Ballets Russes. From 1909 to 1929, the impresario attracted the involvement of artists and designers (Picasso, Matisse, Chanel), composers (Stravinsky), dancers (Nijinsky and Massine), and even a young George Balanchine. Now, this major book, originally published to accompany a