Serpent of the Nile

the long version

""Serpent of the Nile features a perceptive discussion of the history of female solo dancing in the Middle East. The sumptuous illustrations communicate the color and sensuality, poetry and passion, sophistication and subtlety of her subject." Dance Magazine" ""An articulate book that speaks with many voices of the glory as well as the shadows surrounding the oriental dance of yesteryear and today. Buonaventura's amalgamation of materials - textual and visual - evoke a work by someone whose respect for the subject is both tasteful and thoughtful." Arabesque Magazine" ""A delight to browse and just as interesting to read." Time Out" ""Treat a friend to this sumptuous tome about oriental dancers and their impact on the West." Cosmopolitan" ""Invaluable for anyone interested in dance." Dancing Times"--Jacket.