The Shape of Love

Be the first to write a review
Available through our Marketplace sellers.
See All Options
Other sellers (Paperback)
  • All (9) from $1.99   
  • New (2) from $41.39   
  • Used (7) from $1.99   
Close
Sort by
Page 1 of 1
Showing All
Note: Marketplace items are not eligible for any BN.com coupons and promotions
$41.39
HYPATIA1
Seller since 2007

Feedback rating:

(2313)

Condition:

New — never opened or used in original packaging.

Like New — packaging may have been opened. A "Like New" item is suitable to give as a gift.

Very Good — may have minor signs of wear on packaging but item works perfectly and has no damage.

Good — item is in good condition but packaging may have signs of shelf wear/aging or torn packaging. All specific defects should be noted in the Comments section associated with each item.

Acceptable — item is in working order but may show signs of wear such as scratches or torn packaging. All specific defects should be noted in the Comments section associated with each item.

Used — An item that has been opened and may show signs of wear. All specific defects should be noted in the Comments section associated with each item.

Refurbished — A used item that has been renewed or updated and verified to be in proper working condition. Not necessarily completed by the original manufacturer.

New
0425131777

Ships from: JACKSONVILLE, FL

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • •Canadian
  • •International
  • •Standard, 48 States
  • •Standard (AK, HI)
  • •Express, 48 States
  • •Express (AK, HI)
$43.10
Books By Russ
Seller since 2007

Feedback rating:

(158)

Condition: New
*** FREE UPGRADE to 1st Class Mail in US - a $3.00 Value! PAPERBACK, Fine/Fine, Berkley, 1992, 1 pages, 1 in. H x 6.6 in. L x 4.1 in. W, 6 oz.. This copy has no signs of ... use, is in Excellent Condition Overall. Note: expect tanning of any paperback more than a few years old, regardless of condition. Read more Show Less

Ships from: Farmingdale, NJ

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • •Canadian
  • •International
  • •Standard, 48 States
  • •Standard (AK, HI)
  • •Express, 48 States
  • •Express (AK, HI)
Page 1 of 1
Showing All
Close
Sort by
Sending request ...

More About This Book

Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly - Publisher's Weekly
In their second book, ballerina Kirkland ( Dancing on My Grave ) and her husband will surprise their followers. Though in the earlier work she was a vocal rebel from the strictures of classical dance--Kirkland argued, often with eloquent ferocity, that ballet in America is a hopelessly skewed and exploitative calling--here she seems to make a dogged peace with herself and her peers. Set in London of 1986, where she was rehearsing her acclaimed comeback in Romeo and Juliet with the Royal Ballet, the sequel allows the authors to expound at length on Kirkland's evolving ideas on how to think about dance, as well as how to dance. We are privy to studio sweat and the banter of a happy marriage, the play of backstage personalities and the inevitable intensity that accompanies creation. The power of Kirkland's obsession is difficult to resist, though its purview is intentionally selective--hardly a hint of gossip or scandal attends this chronicle, unlike its angry predecessor. A spellbound maverick, Kirkland still has plenty to say--and says it memorably. (Sept.)
Library Journal
In Dancing on My Grave ( LJ 11/1/86) Kirkland recounted her years as a leading ballerina who nearly lost both her career and her life as she descended into drug addiction and suicidal despair. Taking up the story where that book ended, this tells what has happened to Kirkland and Lawrence since recovery and their marriage. After an absence of two years Kirkland triumphantly returned to the stage to perform with the Royal Ballet in Romeo and Juliet and The Sleeping Beauty. Kirkland laments the imitative quality of many dancers and finds her mission, as a dancer and teacher, in portraying and preserving the dramatic form in dance. Buoyed by love for her husband and her art, Kirkland is a survivor who doesn't hesitate to express her opinions. Her story is compelling and likely to be a best seller. Recommended for most libraries. Previewed in Prepub Alert, LJ 4/15/90.-- Joan Stahl, National Museum of American Art, Washington, D.C.
School Library Journal
YA-- Kirkland continues her autobiography begun in Dancing on My Grave (Doubleday, 1986). Recovered from her cocaine addiction and newly married to Greg Lawrence, she goes to London for a starring role in the Royal Ballet's production of Romeo and Juliet. Partnered by long-time friend Anthony Dowell, Kirkland's Juliet receives rave reviews but an injury cuts short her season. She turns to teaching , trying to convey to students her intense analytical approach that emphasizes the importance of understanding the ballet's character and motivation that must be then translated through the dancer's body and choreography. Although less gossipy than the previous book, this will appeal to aspiring ballerinas and fans. Black-and-white photos of Kirkland help get her approach across.-- Diana C. Hirsch, Prince George's County Memorial Library System, MD
Read More Show Less

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780425131770
  • Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
  • Publication date: 2/1/1992
  • Format: Mass Market Paperback
  • Pages: 1
  • Product dimensions: 7.00 (w) x 5.00 (h) x 1.00 (d)

Customer Reviews

Be the first to write a review
( 0 )
Rating Distribution

5 Star

(0)

4 Star

(0)

3 Star

(0)

2 Star

(0)

1 Star

(0)

Your Rating:

Review Guidelines
Add Recommendations
Your Name: Create a Pen Name or

Barnes & Noble.com Review Rules

Our reader reviews allow you to share your comments on titles you liked, or didn't, with others. By submitting an online review, you are representing to Barnes & Noble.com that all information contained in your review is original and accurate in all respects, and that the submission of such content by you and the posting of such content by Barnes & Noble.com does not and will not violate the rights of any third party. Please follow the rules below to help ensure that your review can be posted.

Reviews by Our Customers Under the Age of 13

We highly value and respect everyone's opinion concerning the titles we offer. However, we cannot allow persons under the age of 13 to have accounts at BN.com or to post customer reviews. Please see our Terms of Use for more details.

What to exclude from your review:

Please do not write about reviews, commentary, or information posted on the product page. If you see any errors in the information on the product page, please send us an email.

Reviews should not contain any of the following:

  • - HTML tags, profanity, obscenities, vulgarities, or comments that defame anyone
  • - Time-sensitive information such as tour dates, signings, lectures, etc.
  • - Single-word reviews. Other people will read your review to discover why you liked or didn't like the title. Be descriptive.
  • - Comments focusing on the author or that may ruin the ending for others
  • - Phone numbers, addresses, URLs
  • - Pricing and availability information or alternative ordering information
  • - Advertisements or commercial solicitation

Reminder:

  • - By submitting a review, you grant to Barnes & Noble.com and its sublicensees the royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable right and license to use the review in accordance with the Barnes & Noble.com Terms of Use.
  • - Barnes & Noble.com reserves the right not to post any review -- particularly those that do not follow the terms and conditions of these Rules. Barnes & Noble.com also reserves the right to remove any review at any time without notice.
  • - See Terms of Use for other conditions and disclaimers.
Search for Products You'd Like to Recommend

Recommend other products that relate to your review. Just search for them below and share!

Create a Pen Name

Your Pen Name is your unique identity on BN.com. It will appear on the reviews you write and other website activities. Your Pen Name cannot be edited, changed or deleted once submitted.

 
Your Pen Name can be any combination of alphanumeric characters (plus - and _), and must be at least two characters long.

Continue Anonymously
    If you find inappropriate content, please report it to Barnes & Noble
    Why is this product inappropriate?
    Comments (optional)