Varekai: Cirque Du Soleil

by Veronique Vial and Dominic Champagne

This volume depicts the world of Varekai, a production of the entertainment company Cirque de Soleil. Varekai - which means wherever in the Romany language of the gypsies - pays tribute to a universe of infinite possibilities through an explosive fusion of drama and acrobatics, which is captured here in the photography of Veronique Vial.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810944421
• ISBN13: 9780810944428
• Release Date: April 2003
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Length: 141 Pages
• Weight: 3.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 10.5" x 13.4"
• Age Range: 13 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

Beautiful

This is a beautiful book, full of pictures and less words: just the way I wanted it! This book brings you back to the show...

As fantastic as the show!

This book is a great collection of large pictures and little text. The pictures are beautiful and put a beautiful light on all the different characters. I highly recommend this item if you've seen the show, especially when it's only 23 dollars! The only thing I din't like is that many pictures aren't sharp.

Like A Vivid Memory of the Show

If you saw Varekai you will want this book. It is far, far better than I had expected.I worked as an usher for Varekai and saw the show 48 times. The typical Cirque production leaves you in awe of what you just experienced. "But what was it about"? The brief, yet distinct, text in this book revealed the complex story behind Varekai. After 48 shows I now feel comfortable with my new understanding of the intent of each act. The text made me smile.If you agree that every Cirque production projects athletic/artistic hyper-realism, then you will agree that this book is photo hyper-realism.The initial catch is that each page is printed on high quality paper. There are no tiny quarter-page photos. You are buying big, bold, full and double page prints. They are breathtaking. Veronique Vial knows how to use a camera in concert with her instinct. As an important part of the experience, Cirque takes pride in offering a concert of colors. Vail captures the colors and moods of the costumes, the make-up art, the sets and the production lighting. Her photos can not be refered to as "stills" in this book. Vail has snatched both the pace and the movement of each act. She placed it on a page for your enjoyment. She has frozen the details of each athlete/character just when you begin to wonder about computer alterations. When detailed focus is needed, she gives it to you. Her shots could be used for facial expression research.This really is a book of high art; photo hyper-realism. (I am probably academically wrong.) Did you see Varekai? Will you see Varekai? Are you a Cirque fan? Do you enjoy books of art?If so, purchase this book. It is a treasure.