About this title: Born in the slums of Buenos Aires in the last decades of the 19th century, the tango has survived for more than a hundred years. Today it is the focus of a new cult in the Americas, Europe, the Pacific basin and Japan. In this book, four experts on the dance from Europe, North America and Latin America explore the history of the tango from its beginnings to the present day. Its roots are traced to Argentina and its rise from the brothels of Buenos Aires is charted. The tango craze of the early 20th century in Europe and North America is discussed, along with the dance's peak years in ...
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780500016718ISBN:0500016712
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Date Published: 1995-10
ISBN-13:9780500016718ISBN:0500016712
Description: Good. Hard cover with mylar covered dust jacket, clean text, front flyleaf has been removed, this is a former library book. STANDARD SHIPPING ONLY. Please familiarize yourself with how long standard shipping takes. We will not ship this book expedited or international, if you select expedited or international your order will be rejected. read more
Description: Very Good. 0500016712 Condition: VERY GOOD. (Book may have one or a combination of the following characteristics: former library book, cover wear, name written inside cover, light underlining/highlighting, remainder mark, etc. Overall, the book is in solid shape. This is a blanket description. Please email us if you require a specific, detailed description of the book condition. We will typically respond within one week of your request). read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Date Published: 1997-09
ISBN-13:9780500279793ISBN:0500279799
Description: Very Good. Glossy, oversized paperback has light edge wear, small corner crease. Small remainder mark to bottom edge. Pages clean and unmarked. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780500279793ISBN:0500279799
Description: Near Fine. 0500279799. Very slight shelf wear to covers; interior clean tight and unmarked.; 0.63 x 11.89 x 8.82 Inches; 208 pages. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Date Published: 1997-09
ISBN-13:9780500279793ISBN:0500279799
Description: Very Good. 1997 1st pb edition, bright glossy cover has little wear, spine straight, pgs tight clean little use, not ex lib, no remainder marks, tracking included. u50509 no international or expedited shipping. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Date Published: 1997-09-01
ISBN-13:9780500279793ISBN:0500279799
Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780500279793. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780500279793ISBN:0500279799
Description: New. Brand New! Buy with confidence-your satisfaction is guaranteed at B-Logistics! Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. Please note that Expedited shipping is not available at this time. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: London, Thames and Hudson, 1995.
ISBN-13:9780500016718ISBN:0500016712
Description: 4to., 208pp., black paper covered boards. Illustrated. Previous owner's bookplate on front free endpaper, otherwise fine in mildly dulled and lightly edgeworn price-clipped jacket. ISBN: 0500016712. read more
Description: Good. GOOD with average wear to cover and pages. We offer a no-hassle guarantee on all our items. Orders generally ship by the next business day. Default Text. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780500279793ISBN:0500279799
Description: Very Good. (Listed as VG due to basic surface wear/rubbing, very small corner dents on the front but cover has glossy finish, pages are all clean, bright & mark-free. Creaseless, sturdy spine. VERY NICE! ) A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged E-Mail Confirmation, We are a business dedicated to customer service. read more
Description: Born in the slums of Buenos Aires in the last decades of the 19th century, the tango has remained spectacularly alive for over 100 years and today is the focus of a new cult. What is the secret of the tango's appeal? Historian Simon Collier traces the tango's roots in Argentina and charts its rise from the brothels of Buenos Aires to become the quintessential expressions of Argentine popular culture. 250 illus. 75 in color. ISBN10: 0500279799. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: THAMES & HUDSON
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780500279793ISBN:0500279799
Description: Born in the slums of Buenos Aires in the last decades of the 19th century, the tango has remained spectacularly alive for over 100 years and today is the focus of a new cult. What is the secret of the tango's appeal? Historian Simon Collier traces th... read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Thames & Hudson, New York, N. Y
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780500016718ISBN:0500016712
Description: Fine. No DJ. The Dance, the Song, the Story. Tight, bright and unmarred. DJ missing. Black faux cloth boards, gilt lettering and decorative elements, pictorial endpages. 4to. 208pp. Illus. (color and b/w plates). Notes. Bibliography. Sources. Index. A pristine copy, sans DJ as prior owner found it aesthetically lacking. read more
Description: Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. Born in the slums of Buenos Aires in the last decades of the 19th century, the tango has remained spectacularly alive for over 100 years and today is the focus of a new cult. What is the secret of the tango's appeal? Historian Simon Collier traces the tango's roots in Argentina and charts its rise from the brothels of Buenos Aires to become the ... read more
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