José Limón: An Unfinished Memoir

by José Limon

Book Overview

A captivating illustrated autobiography of the early years of a major American choreographer.

Both as a dancer and a choreographer, Jos Lim n electrified audiences from the1930s to the 1960s. With his striking looks and charismatic presence, he was American modern dance's first male star. Born in Culiac n, Mexico, in 1908, the eldest of twelve children, he came to the United States when he was seven. In 1928, after a year at UCLA...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0819565059
• ISBN13: 9780819565051
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: Wesleyan University Press
• Length: 245 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.9" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up

Customer Reviews

Jose Limon

You must read this incredible work! What an amazing story and what a great contribution to American Dance!!!

pretty good

The book is in excellent condition, got here sooner than expected. I am happy with the whole process.