Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes 1909-1929 Foreword by Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore Mater’s work

Mater’s work

From the Millennium Falcon to the Death Star

A book that will resonate not only with bookworms and fans of the playwright but with black children wishing to see themselves reflected in the world around them

and physical insecurity shaping both our health outcomes and our national politics

from his very first published drawings in his high school newspaper and college yearbook to his iconic inventions

Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes 1909-1929 Foreword by Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore Mater’s workWhile the early 20th century was rich with creative energy, no one brought theater and dance to the forefront of culture quite like Sergei Diaghilev did with his extraordinary Ballets Russes. From 1909 to 1929, the impresario attracted the involvement of artists and designers (Picasso, Matisse, Chanel), composers (Stravinsky), dancers (Nijinsky and Massine), and even a young George Balanchine. Now, this major book, originally published to accompany a