Organized into nine thematic chapters, the book sheds new light on circus history, from a behindthescenes look at life on the move, to the freedoms enjoyed by early female performers, to the innovative production skills that demanded as much knowhow as a modernday film production. An album won six awards, including a place on the best of the best list by chicago public. Millions of books are added to our site everyday and when we find one that matches your search, well send you an email. Biblio is a marketplace for book collectors comprised of thousands of independent, professional booksellers, located all over the world, who list their books for. The circus book, 1870s1950s by dominique jando 2010 1101. From the mid1800s to mid1900s, traveling circuses performed for. This text brings to life the grit and glamour of the circus phenomenon through images by early circus photographers frederick whitman glasier, edward kelty, mathew brady, and others. Hello, im jen im the author of the weird things customers say in bookshops series, and the bookshop book. He has authored five books on circus history, including the circus book. The circus book 1870s 1950s dominique jando noel daniel the circus 1870 1950 this is a behemoth of a coffee table book and is quite simply the last word on the subject of circus in america the circus 1870s 1950s taschen books taschen 25 edition during its heyday the american circus was the largest show biz industry the world had ever seen the. She coauthored circus museum 2014 and has contributed to numerous national exhibitions and publications relating to circus history in the united states, including the amazing american circus poster cincinnati art museum and ringling museum, 2011, the circus in miniature. Granfield, linda, jando, dominique, dahl the circus book, 1870s1950s 2010.
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The circus book, 1870s1950s published by taschen with. The book of speculation is the perfect novel for people who love books, circuses, tarot, and mermaids. At its heyday, the american circus was the largest showbiz industry the world had ever seen. Yesterday i found the circus 1870s1950s is on sale for 19. With photographic gems of early circus performers, as well as original posters, lithographs, sideshow banners and engravings from the 16th to 19th centuries illustrating the worldwide roots of the circus, readers are transported to a world of thrill and skill, grit and glamor. The circus 1870s1950s william stout architectural books. The circus book, 1870s1950s by dominique jando 201011. Enormous book on your lap without loosing the feeling in your legs stunt. Cheap textbook rental for the circus book, 1870s1950s by granfield, linda 9783836520256, save up to 90% and get free return shipping. The magic and mystery of the big top come alive in this history of the american circus. It gives me the opportunity to tell you to beware this is not the book that you are seeking. May 15, 2015 hello, im jen im the author of the weird things customers say in bookshops series, and the bookshop book.
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But if youre interested in dynamic characters and thoughtful prose with a little bit of magic and history mixed in, death of a circus is a mustread. I ended up with a copy of this version of the circus accidentally. For auction, with no reserve, is a hardcover large folio about 9 x 12 inches copy of taschens outstanding book the circus 1870s1950s, edited by noel daniel. This attractive book was printed in 2010 and profiles the triumph and allure of the american circus over the course of nearly a century. S01735 during its heyday, the american circus was the largest showbiz industry the world had ever seen.
The circus book, 1870s1950s by dominique jando 2010 1101 on. Granfield, linda and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The circus book, 1870s 1950s, is a wonderful collection of historical images and just a pleasure to look through. The night circus poses questions about the essential connection between fantasy and reality, and the human need for the former for the sustenance of the latter. This novel follows the watson family through generations, tracing the origins of an alleged curse on this family of circus mermaids. Daredevils and scantily clad starlets, fearless animal trainers and startling freaks. Aug 21, 2018 if youre looking for a cheerful glossy take on the circus, this book may not be for you.
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