Gottlieb's biography chronicles the life and work of mid-20th century America's preeminent choreographer, who among other achievements, headed the New York City Ballet for many years.
Critic Reviews
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Outstanding
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Entertainment Weekly Joan Keener
Paints a superb portrait of the aloof, polite, deeply romantic Russian native who composed scores of now-canonical works ''without apparent hitch or hesitation.''
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Outstanding
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Library Journal Barbara Hoffert
This is an eminent summation of what was indeed an "eminent life." [1 Nov. 2004, p. 87]
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Outstanding
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Los Angeles Times Mindy Aloff
This book sounds much like the way he spoke about Balanchine in the halls of the New Yorker, where I was a contributor during the late '80s and early '90s. Its integrity is unquestionable. [24 Oct. 2004, R6]
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Outstanding
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Publishers Weekly
This loving tribute captures Balanchine's legacy: his energy, confidence, lack of pretension and, most important, his joy in creation. [11 Oct. 2004, p. 72]
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Outstanding
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Washington Post Laura Jacobs
The Ballet Maker is a graceful little book, a twirl into the world of George Balanchine.
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Favorable
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Booklist Donna Seaman
[Gottlieb's] insider's view infuses his involving, meticulous biography with expertise and abiding respect. [1 Nov. 2004, p. 459]
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Favorable
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San Francisco Chronicle Rachel Howard
This is a book of eyewitness elegance rather than evangelical passion, full of satisfying connections for those who have read the existing Balanchine biographies.
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Favorable
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The New York Times Book Review Benedict Nightingale
I'd recommend Gottlieb's book for its authority, completeness and articulate excellence.
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Favorable
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The New Yorker
In this brief yet energetic biography, [Gottlieb] moves briskly through an extraordinarily eventful life.
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Favorable
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New York Review Of Books Toni Bentley
Gottlieb's book is well informed and makes a perfect introduction to the man.
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Favorable
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Kirkus Reviews
Another brief biography published to coincide with the centennial of the legendary choreographer's birth, gaining color and immediacy from the author's behind-the-scenes knowledge of the New York City Ballet. [1 Nov. 2004, p. 1037]
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Mixed
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The New York Times Jennifer Dunning
His tone is authoritative and urbane, though his recitation of Balanchine's midperiod history is sometimes dry.
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