Unique memories of Martha Graham From: Chicago Sun-Times | Date: August 18, 1991| Author: | Copyright (null) Chicago Sun-Times. Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

Martha By Agnes de Mille. Random House. $30.

With the death of choreographer Martha Graham last April 1, we can expect a flood of books about the 96-year-old who transformed the face of the dance world with her vision of modern dance.

An autobiography reportedly is being prepared for publication, and her life and work doubtless will attract dance historians, biographers and the inevitable corps of doctoral students for years to come. Few, however, will be able to bring the perspective that veteran choreographer Agnes de Mille offers in Martha.

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