This is not the story of the Diaghileff Ballet, but of the man himself; and the ballet, though it occupied the greater part of his active life, was but one manifestation of his creative ability...Diaghileff himself was greater than his ballet, and he can only be discovered through a careful study of those early years in Russia."

In the great world of dance, Galina Ulanova is considered by many to be as great, if not greater, than Pavlova. Onstage, the miracle of her performances has enraptured vast audiences. But offstage, to the millions of her devotees, she remains an enigma. This exceptional biography—one of a kind—explores the world of Ulanova, and offers a unique look at the woman behind the legend.As a result of his friendship with Ulanova, writer-photographer Albert E. Kahn had the singular opportuni...