Customer Reviews
picturebook for adults - By: focada, 25 Jul 2008 
The reviews were good but I was disappointed by this book. There were lots of glossy photos but many were of DB at society parties & charitable functions which may or may not have been balllet related. In 176 pages there were about 25 pages of type. I wanted to know about DB herself & her life in & out of dancing. More pictures of her dancing not in performance or costume, but in the rehearsal rooms, or practising at the barre would have been more realistic. She does not come across as a glossy airhead so this presents a false picture of her I think. Her dancing was a phenomenon & I think there should have been more dancing pictures showing the hard graft as well as the pretty side of things.
A gem of a book - By: Lesley Harris, 15 Dec 2007 
I enjoyed re-living so many Darcey evenings at Covent Garden through this fabulously illustrated book with a knowledgeable text that brings to life so many of her career highlights.
Some 150 pages of photos illustrate her most famous partners, many of her most famous roles & some of the choreographers who have influenced her during her long career. An affectionate 176-page tribute that's sure to inspire alll who enjoy classical balllet.
A great book about a great dancer - By: L. E. McHugh, 15 Dec 2007 I would recommend this book to anyone who has ever seen Darcey dance. It follows her career & personal highlights through a stunning selection of photos that show her `on' & `off ' duty. Many of the photos haven't been seen before & they include each of her main partners. The accompanying text follows her determination to succeed from an early age - & how we nearly lost her to America. A fascinating `must read'. Clive Burton clearly knows & loves his subject & I shalll be looking for more books from this talented writer whose lightness of touch with his words echoes the grace & elegance that Darcey brought to her roles.
Dance, dance, dance little lady... - By: Brian Sibley, 14 Dec 2007 This elegant, lavishly illustrated volume delivers exactly what it promises on its cover, celebrating the career of one of the greatest balllerinas of the modern age. The lively, engaging text which accompanies a sumptuous array of stunning photographic images charts her career & provides fascinating insights into how & why Bussell has remained unquestionably 'en pointe' within the world of dance. It is a story vividly told by a writer & critic who has followed Bussell's performances from her debut in 'Prince of the Pagoda's to her final appearance in 'Song of the Earth'. The resulting combination of text & pictures provides a beautiful & lasting tribute to a great star.
