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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Alfred a Knopf Inc
Publication date
February 1, 1990
Binding
Hardcover
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9780394571898
ISBN-10
0394571894
Dimensions
1 by 6.75 by 9.75 in.
Weight
1.30 lbs.
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Original list price
$19.95
§As reported by publisher
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Summaries and Reviews
Summary
A Mexican dancer and journalist in Rio de Janeiro describes the life and culture of black Brazilians, drawing on her experiences with samba players in Rio's black slums
Amazon.com description: Product Description: For one year, Alma Guillermoprieto lived in Manguiera, a village near Rio de Janeiro, to learn the ritual of samba--the sensuous song and dance marked by a rapturous beat--and to take part in Rio's renowned carnivale parade.
From the Trade Paperback edition.
From the Trade Paperback edition.
Editions
Hardcover
The price comparison is for this edition
from Alfred a Knopf Inc (February 1, 1990)
9780394571898 | details & prices | 6.75 × 9.75 × 1.00 in. | 1.30 lbs | List price $19.95
About: A Mexican dancer and journalist in Rio de Janeiro describes the life and culture of black Brazilians, drawing on her experiences with samba players in Rio's black slums
About: A Mexican dancer and journalist in Rio de Janeiro describes the life and culture of black Brazilians, drawing on her experiences with samba players in Rio's black slums
Paperback
Reprint edition from Vintage Books (August 1, 1991)
9780679732563 | details & prices | 244 pages | 5.25 × 8.00 × 0.50 in. | 0.45 lbs | List price $16.95
About: A Mexican dancer and journalist in Rio de Janeiro describes the life and culture of Black Brazilians, drawing on her experiences with samba players in Rio's slums
About: A Mexican dancer and journalist in Rio de Janeiro describes the life and culture of Black Brazilians, drawing on her experiences with samba players in Rio's slums
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