Rene Blum and The Ballets Russes: In Search of a Lost Life

René Blum and the Ballets Russes documents the life of the enigmatic and brilliant writer and producer who resurrected the Ballets Russes after Diaghilev died. Based on a treasure trove of previously undiscovered letters and documents, the book not only tells the poignant story of Blum’s life, but also illustrates the central role Blum played in the development of dance in the United States. Indeed, Blum’s efforts to save his ballet company eventually helped to bring many of the world’s greatest dancers and choreographers-among them Fokine, Balanchine, and Nijinska-to American ballet stages.Additional ISBNs9780199830473Rene Blum and The Ballets Russes: In Search of a Lost Life is written by Judith Chazin-Bennahum and published by Oxford University Press. ISBNs for Rene Blum and The Ballets Russes are 9780199831760, 0199831769 and the print ISBNs are 9780195399332, 0195399331. Additional ISBNs include 9780199830473.