{"product_id":"ballet-hardcover","title":"Ballet - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLeo Mason\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBallet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e is a breathtaking photographic collection, \u003cbr\u003ecelebrating the precision, athleticism and artistry of classical and\u003cbr\u003econtemporary ballet.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLive performances\u003cbr\u003eallow us to admire ballet's visual splendour from afar, but rarely are we given\u003cbr\u003ethe opportunity to study dynamic poses, leaps and lifts in intimate, close-up\u003cbr\u003edetail. An inspirational companion for dance aficionados, performing arts\u003cbr\u003eenthusiasts and keen photographers, \u003ci\u003eBallet\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003ecaptures\u003cbr\u003eawe-inspiring moments performed by the art form's most remarkable talents.\u003cbr\u003eLeo Mason's arresting images provide a unique glimpse into the world of ballet\u003cbr\u003eand its superstars, featuring a cast of former and current principal dancers including Carlos Acosta, Tamara Rojo, Vadim Muntagirov, Daria\u003cbr\u003eKlimentova and Ivan Vasiliev. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith over 40 years'\u003cbr\u003eexperience as a sports and dance photographer, Leo recreates the beauty and\u003cbr\u003eseemingly effortless nature of the discipline - made even more remarkable by\u003cbr\u003ethe gruelling training required to achieve perfection - and often uses exposure\u003cbr\u003ecreatively to capture movement and compose striking images. Each photograph is\u003cbr\u003eaccompanied by a detailed caption, providing information on the performers, \u003cbr\u003ework, location and date, along with technical specifications regarding camera\u003cbr\u003eequipment, exposure and aperture.  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIncludes images of: \u003cbr\u003eCarlos Acosta, Tamara Rojo, Vadim Muntagirov, Daria Klimentova and Ivan\u003cbr\u003eVasiliev at the Royal Opera\u003cbr\u003eHouse, Sadler's Wells and the London Coliseum. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeo Mason\u003c\/b\u003e has spent the last 40 years photographing global sports events, including the Olympics, Winter Olympics, FIFA World Cup, Tour de France, Wimbledon and the Superbowl. His work has appeared in \u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, \u003ci\u003e Newsweek, Sports Illustrated, Life \u003c\/i\u003emagazine, \u003ci\u003e GQ\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e. Since 2009, Leo has photographed some of the world's best principal dancers and ballerinas, including Carlos Acosta, Natalia Osipova, Tamara Rojo, Vadim Muntagirov, Daria Klimentova, Ivan Vasiliev, shooting on location at the Royal Opera House, Sadler's Wells and the London Coliseum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 10.4 x 8.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 10, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42155116331143,"sku":"9781781454602","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/a986fbe184fc5b095b9c719a443c313f.webp?v=1733233511","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/ballet-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}