{"product_id":"petrouchka-the-story-of-the-ballet-vivian-retold-story-werner-john-collier","title":"Petrouchka: the Story of the Ballet, Vivian Werner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/strong\u003e New: A brand-new, unread and professionally handled book. Carefully preserved from publication to purchase, these books are offered in the best attainable condition. This grade applies to recently published titles that have not entered long-term storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eA beautifully rendered picture-book adaptation of Igor Stravinsky’s renowned 1911 ballet, Petrouchka. This edition features the striking, atmospheric illustrations of John Collier, which perfectly capture the melancholic and magical essence of the Russian carnival setting. A highly collectible copy presented in pristine, unread condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story follows Petrouchka, a straw-filled clown-puppet brought to life by a mysterious charlatan. Trapped in a carnival booth, Petrouchka possesses human emotions and yearns for freedom, as well as the love of a vain ballerina puppet. However, his affections are thwarted by a fierce and exotic Moor puppet, leading to a dramatic but spiritually triumphant conclusion that explores the very nature of what it means to be alive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54233949536595,"sku":"4591","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_f4deddaa-c8d6-434e-9d3d-8d0376b68e9a.jpg?v=1783515575","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/petrouchka-the-story-of-the-ballet-vivian-retold-story-werner-john-collier","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}