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“Agadati – The Pioneer of Modern Dance in Israel” | Illustrated Historical Dance Book | 1986 - A richly illustrated tribute and scholarly study of Baruch Agadati, pioneer of modern dance in pre-state and early Israel, written by Giora Manor and published by Sifriyat Poalim in 1986. This volume is a renewed and expanded edition following an extremely rare early study from 1925, offering a comprehensive visual and historical documentation of Agadati’s groundbreaking artistic work and its cultural context. Includes:  • Rare historical photographs of Agadati in performance and costume  • Artistic drawings and stage sketches  • Reproductions of original posters and performance programs  • Essays on the origins of modern dance in the Land of Israel  • Broader cultural and artistic analysis linking dance, theatre, and Zionist culture Details:  • Author: Giora Manor  • Publisher: Sifriyat Poalim  • Year: 1986  • Binding: Hardcover  • Language: Hebrew  • Illustrations: Color and black & white  • Condition: Very good (minor age-related wear; see photos) An important reference work for collectors of dance history, Israeli cultural studies, theatre archives, and modernist performance art.