PUBLISHER’S OWN COPY with NOTES

Haggin, B.H.

Ballet Chronicle [Signed Association Copy with Publisher's Handwritten Notes]

New York: Horizon Press, 1970.

A definitive Association Copy of Haggin's massive history of the New York City Ballet. Inscribed by Haggin to his publisher Ben Raeburn, this copy includes two pages of Raeburn's original handwritten editorial notes regarding Haggin’s work, sales conferences, and specific critiques of conductors and choreographers.

Key Features:
+++ The Inscription: Inscribed on the front free endpaper: "For Ben / with warm thanks — Bernard."

+++ The Manuscript Material: Laid in are two sheets (four sides) of Ben Raeburn’s handwritten notes on Horizon Press stationery. These appear to be editorial or meeting notes regarding Haggin ('File Haggin, B.H.'), referencing specific content ('Robbins latest ballet,' "Furtwängler - spotty'), and publishing logistics ('May - sales conf').

+++ Visuals: A visually stunning volume featuring 250 action photographs that document the height of the Balanchine era.
+++ Provenance: From the estate of Ben Raeburn, the founder of Horizon Press.

Condition: Near Fine Book / Good Dust Jacket -- The book is tight, clean, and square with minimal shelf wear, though there is some sunning to the lower board edges. The dust jacket has the price of $17.50 and shows age-toning to the white panels. There is a chip/loss at the upper rear spine corner of the jacket. Dimensions: 10.25 inches tall; 223 pages.

Ballet Chronicle is considered one of the most important visual and critical records of the New York City Ballet during its golden age (1947–1969). Haggin was a fierce advocate for George Balanchine, and this book serves as a manifesto of that support.

The inclusion of the publisher's notes offers a rare glimpse into the business relationship between the 'difficult' critic and the loyal publisher who kept his work in print.

Keywords: George Balanchine, NYC Ballet, Dance History, Horizon Press, Ben Raeburn, Publisher's Archive, Manuscript Notes, Jerome Robbins, 1970s Art Books.

Item #21469
ISBN: 0818004029

Price: $95.00