A Service in memory of George Melitonovich Balanchine

Published by New York: The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine

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Seller: Katherine Small Gallery, Somerville, MA, U.S.A.Katherine Small Gallery

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We know this George Balanchine memorial program is a weird little item for this place, but it's here for two reasons. First, it is a model of typographic and printing excellence. This two-volume item has its text printed via letterpress and the photographs by George Platt Lynes, Martha Swope, Fred Fehl, and Carolyn George (each notable figures in the worlds of dance, theater, and performing arts photography) printed as duotones. They look much better than our rubbish pics suggest. And, second, in a few days we'll be hosting a talk about Edward Gorey-and Gorey was an ardent fan of Balanchine's genius as a choreographer, describing him as "the great, important figure in my life." He was a known presence in the crowd at Lincoln Center in his full-length fur coat and religiously attended the New York City Ballet's repertory seasons for over thirty years. Very good 454.

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Bibliographic details

Title
A Service in memory of George Melitonovich Balanchine
Publisher
New York: The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
Condition
Used
Binding
2 pamphlets
Item weight
454 grams
Dimensions
6.625 × 9.75 inches

Katherine Small Gallery

Somerville, MA, U.S.A.

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Small exhibits about graphic design, typography, and lettering. Also, a bookstore. Visit us at [https://ksmallgallery.com/] or in real life in Somerville (next to Boston and Cambridge), Massachusetts.

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