By far the most ambitious reference work in the history of dance
publishing... a monument of scholarship... an indispensable
foundation for any serious dance library.
*Toronto Star *
For size, scope, and quality of scholarship, there simply isn't
anything comparable to theInternational Encyclopedia of Dance... A
distinguished editorial board, headed by Selma Jeanne Cohen, and
hundreds of experts in dance, anthropology, art, music, folklore,
philosophy and other fields have produced a singular work. From
Abraxas to the Zurich Ballet... Mark Morris to morris dancing... a
remarkable variety of dances, dancers and dance topics are
represented... There has never been a dance reference work with
such a wide ranging outlook presented in such a carefully planned
and executed format... indispensable.
*RBB/Booklist *
Choreographers, balletomanes, dance historians, Fred Astaire
fanatics
*all will covet this encyclopedia for its handy assessment of great
works and global dance styles... [a] dazzling debut
performance.Wall Street Journal *
[T]his set takes a place among the great subject encyclopedias as
the first work to consult for authoritative information on a
discipline.
*Choice *
Provides unparalleled access to information on dance and
dancers.
*Library Journal Best Reference *
Originally published in 1998, this award-winning set was named an
LJ Best Reference title as well as an ALA/RUSA Outstanding
Reference Source. Now available in paperback, it covers the same
ground, with no additional features or coverage but for less than a
third the cost.... The six volumes are attractively slipcased and
designed to stand up to heavy use despite the binding. Every type
of dance is covered (e.g., social, folk, theatrical) as well as
every country and historical period.
*Library Journal*
[T]his set takes a place among the great subject encyclopedias as
the first work to consult for authoritative information on a
discipline.
*Choice*
Provides unparalleled access to information on dance and
dancers.
*Library Journal Best Reference*
Likely to be the standard reference source for years to come.
*Booklist Editors*
The importance of the dance encyclopedia is immeasurable . . .There
is now a new standard of accuracy and intellectual rigor that adds
permanence to the achievement of this evanescent art form . . . the
most ambitious and comprehensive dance encyclopedia ever attempted
. . . a brilliant success.
*Los Angeles Times Book Review "A great achievement...an
encyclopedia that immediately established itself as
indispensable...The IED is now by far the most comprehensive and
rigorous dance reference source availableone that also closes many
longstanding gaps in dance scholarship and sets a new standard for
it.Journal of the American Musicological Society*
Choreographers, balletomanes, dance historians, Fred Astaire
fanatics
*all will covet this encyclopedia for its hand assessment of great
works and global dance styles . . . [a] dazzling debut
performance.Wall Street Journal*
For size, scope, and quality of scholarship, there simply isn't
anything comparable to theInternational Encyclopedia of Dance . . .
A distinguished editorial board, headed by relma Jeanne Cohen, and
hundresd of experts in dance, anthropology, art, music, folklore,
philosophy and other fields have produced a singular work. From
Abraxas to the Zurich Balledt . . . Mark Morris to morris dancing .
. . a remarkable variety of dances, dancers and dancetopics are
represented . . . There has never been a dance reference work with
such a wide ranging outlook presented in such a carefully planned
and executed format . . . indispensable.
*RBB/Booklist*
A remarkable collection . . . not only the scholar but the amateur
can drink in it.
*Washington Post*
The new Internation Encyclopedia of Dance is already an essential
part of my dance collection. A truly wonderful work.
*John Neumeier, artistic director, Hamburg Ballet*
By far the most ambitious reference work in the history of dance
publishing . . . a monument of scholarship . . . an indispensable
foundation for any serious dance library.
*Toronto Star*
Articles represent thorough scholarship, yet are , , , easy to read
and understand. A quick browse provides an irresistible enticement
to further explore the world of dance . . .
*Christian Science Monitor*
. . . this is an encyclopedia to be kept and treasured for
ever.
*Dawn*
. . . a browser's delight . . . it will not fail to set searchers
on the right path for further information.
*he Economist *
. . .a must for every major library in the English-speaking
world.
*Milwaukee Journal Sentinel*
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