Dimensions
130 x 195 x 43mm
The life of Rudolf Nureyev is one of the most dramatic stories of our age. His sensational defection to the West in 1961 sparked a Cold War showdown and grabbed headlines worldwide. Having secured secret Soviet government documents and eyewitness accounts from most of the participants, Diane Solway provides startling new details about this historic event. Overnight, Nureyev had become a superstar, as renowned for his flamboyant lifestyle as he was for his formidable artistry.
Solway traces Nureyev's remarkable climb out of poverty in the war-torn Soviet Union to become one of the century's most popular and influential artists. She draws upon firsthand accounts from the Royal Ballet's greatest figures and presents his legendary, passionate partnership with Dame Margo Fonteyn. Weaving together scores of interviews with his family, friends, lovers and colleagues, this book is the first full account of Nureyev's intense and vibrant life.
Contains black and white photographs.
