Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes 1909-1929 Foreword by Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore From the Millennium Falcon to

From the Millennium Falcon to the Death Star

Returning from his storage facility in the woods

require a day or two—but all of them capture that weekend feeling

Introduction by Pulitzer Prize–winning author Michael Chabon

A book that will resonate not only with bookworms and fans of the playwright but with black children wishing to see themselves reflected in the world around them

Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes 1909-1929 Foreword by Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore From the Millennium Falcon toWhile 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