RAINBOW OF MUSIC AND DANCE NATIONAL PERFORMING ARTS GROUP

HARDBACK "RARELY AVAILABLE LIMITED PRINT RUN OF 1000," SHIPPED FROM THE UK* Edition: 1st. Thus.* Impression: 1st.* Date of Publication: 2007* Publisher: Pakistan National Council of the Arts.* Binding & cover condition: Colour illustrated & laminated covers showing dancers in costume against blue background, black title to spine & face. Very slight bump & tiny rub to tail of spine, no other visible faults. VG++* Jacket condition: Matching dust wrapper. NOT PRICE CLIPPED but showing no shelf price. Printed price of 1800 Pakistani rupees to verso & hand written price to fep. Minor shelf wear to edge & to head of spine. VG+* Contents condition: PRIVATE COPY NOT EX-LIBRARY. Patterned end papers with slight damage to top of rear paste down. Clean, crisp, tight & bright with no reading wear, no marks to text, a few very slight marks, otherwise no visible faults. FINE.* Illustrations: Numerous colour & b/w photos & line drawings throughout.* Pages: 248 pp. text.* Contents:- Introduction, The Story of Four Decades, Galaxy, Repertoire, Rainbow Bridges, Moonlight, Training Programme, Rhythm of Music, Accessories, What The Media Says. The creation of the National Performing Arts Group dates back to 1964 when Naeem Tahir was appointed Director of the Punjab Arts Council by President Ayub Khan & instructed to put together a cultural troupe to tour China. Ever since, the troupe has made several tours around the world as cultural ambassadors. This publication summarises the story of the Nat. Performing Arts Grp, highlighting its various facets and acknowledging the efforts of the galaxy of professionals who have remained associated with it through thick and thin. Beautifully illustrated in colour the book covers music, instruments, dance, costume, jewellery, heritage and tradition. The international co-operation and press coverage is also featured giving a real taste of the ups and downs of the Troupe.* A NEAR FINE copy with minor dust jacket faults reducing it to VG++*