From the twilight of the Romanov dynasty through les annees folles of Art Deco Paris to the jet-set seventies, Bals explores the nine most exceptional private costume parties of the twentieth century, in the most beautiful book ever produced on the subject. In addition to social commentary from (or about) colorful characters--including Paul Poiret, Truman Capote, and Cecil Beaton, who immortalized these extraordinary balls--Jacqueline de Ribes, Helene David-Weill, and Marisa Berenson share their vivid souvenirs in first ...
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From the twilight of the Romanov dynasty through les annees folles of Art Deco Paris to the jet-set seventies, Bals explores the nine most exceptional private costume parties of the twentieth century, in the most beautiful book ever produced on the subject. In addition to social commentary from (or about) colorful characters--including Paul Poiret, Truman Capote, and Cecil Beaton, who immortalized these extraordinary balls--Jacqueline de Ribes, Helene David-Weill, and Marisa Berenson share their vivid souvenirs in first-person narratives. This is the ultimate book on such a unique and captivating theme.
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Add this copy of Bals: Legendary Costume Balls of the Twentieth Century to cart. $247.67, new condition, Sold by Friends of the Phoenix Library rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Phoenix, AZ, UNITED STATES, published 2011 by ASSOULINE.
Add this copy of Bals: Legendary Costume Balls of the Twentieth Century to cart. $445.00, very good condition, Sold by Design Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from New York, NY, UNITED STATES, published 2011 by Assouline.
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Near Fine. This is a near fine hardcover copy with a like illustrated hardshell slipcase. Completely clean inside and out. No fading gilt letters still bright on red cloth spine. Lightly bumped front board lower corner does not affect the text block. Illustrated in black & white and color with photographs from the legendary costume balls of the twentieth century. 14" high X 11" wide, 307 pages. Large heavy book, foreign shipping will be extra. This book will be securely wrapped and packed in a sturdy box and shipped with tracking.
Add this copy of Bals: Legendary Costume Balls of the Twentieth Century to cart. $693.00, good condition, Sold by Found Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2011 by Assouline.