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Amidst epidemics of youth alienation and cultural polarization, community-based artistic practices are sprouting up around the world as antidotes to policies of austerity and social exclusion. Rejec……続きを見る

“Les Standiford takes us under the big top and behind the curtain in this richly researched and thoroughly engaging narrative that captures all of the entrepreneurial intrigue and spirit of the Amer……続きを見る

Step right up for the most captivating read of the year . . . **Filled with the sights and sounds of Victorian England, Circus of Wonders is the instant Sunday Times bestseller from Elizabeth Macnea……続きを見る

What did Count Basie, Herschel Evans, Lester Young, Mary Lou Williams, The International Sweethearts of Rhythm, Glenn Miller, and Charlie Christian share in common? Their careers were massively impa……続きを見る

“Flying, Falling, Catching is a beacon of hope. It reminds us that despite all the perils and sufferings that surround us, with which we often collide, we can find healing, peace, and awe even in th……続きを見る

«Il funambolismo non è un’arte della morte, ma un’arte della vita – della vita vissuta al limite del possibile. Ogni volta che mette piede sul cavo, Philippe tiene in pugno quella vita e la vive in ……続きを見る

Through Almost Perfect, Erika Lemay shares how she became world-famous by creating a career out of her passion ー the acrobatic world of Physical Poetry. The gritty detail of a life in the spotlight……続きを見る

I al den tid der har været markeder og forsamlinger, har der været gøglere til at underholde folk. Anders Enevi fortæller her historien om cirkus og gøgl i Odense helt tilbage fra 1640, hvor biskop ……続きを見る

Mange cirkusfolk, artister, gøglere og deres efterkommere har gennem tiden haft lyst til at finde deres egne rødder. Det er ikke nemt, når man stammer fra et omflakkende folkefærd, der i mange tilfæ……続きを見る

Anders Enevigs optegnelser over de danske cirkus- og gøglerslægters miljøer og stamtavler er et enestående kulturhistorisk og antropologisk dokument udarbejdet med gøglerslægternes gamle. Han når fr……続きを見る

I flere århundreder har de omrejsende gøglere og cirkus fascineret danskerne, ikke mindst fynboerne, og gennem tiden har artisternes numre ændret sig og udviklet sig på mange forskellige måder. I 18……続きを見る

Juggling: What It Is and How to Do It is the result of six years of work by former Cirque du Soleil juggler Thom Wall. This book teaches learners of all ages how to juggle – one of the world's oldes……続きを見る

The Cambridge Companion to the Circus provides a complete guide for students, scholars, teachers, researchers, and practitioners who are seeking perspectives on the foundations and evolution of the ……続きを見る

Explore as aventuras e momentos marcantes da Companhia de Circo Up Leon ao longo de 30 anos de sucesso no Brasil e no exterior, através de uma história emocionante e repleta de imagens inspiradoras.……続きを見る

This book analyses two features of the traditional circus that have come under increasing attack since the mid-20th century: the use of wild animals in performance and the act of clowning. Positioni……続きを見る

Female solo aerialists of the 1920s and early 1930s were internationally popular performers in the largest live performance mass entertainment of the period in the UK and USA. Yet these aerialists a……続きを見る

Circo e comicidade: Reflexões e relatos sobre as artes circenses em suas diversas expressões, apresenta reflexões teóricas, baseadas em pesquisas sobre a história e a importância da arte circense pa……続きを見る

Extrait : "Il me semble entendre déjà les divers commentaires que va soulever l'apparition de ce petit volume ; mais je suis plein de confiance, et j'espère qu'après qu'on l'aura lu on ne manquera p……続きを見る

In "Circus Life and Circus Celebrities," Thomas Frost crafts a vivid tableau of the captivating yet perilous world of the circus in the late 19th century. With a rich narrative style that intertwine……続きを見る

This book examines how circus and circus imaginary have shaped the historical avant-gardes at the beginning of the 20th century and the cultures they help constitute, to what extent this is a mutual……続きを見る

This research study proposes an introduction to the performance art form contortionism by examining its theories and functions throughout the 20th and 21st century. It considers themes including the……続きを見る

P. T. Barnum, best-known for his own use of hoaxes in his popular Barnum & Bailey Circus, found that the use of hoaxes was acceptable when the audience was getting the entertainment they paid for. W……続きを見る

In 'Artistenleven' schetst Joh. W. Broedelet een diepgaand en meeslepend portret van het leven van kunstenaars in de vroege twintigste eeuw. Het boek is rijk aan beschrijvingen en anekdotes, waarbij……続きを見る

'A highly accomplished novel, peopled by complex characters, most of whom are hiding secrets about themselves' Jasmina Svenne, Historical Novel Society 'This is a story with all the engaging element……続きを見る

It's the summer of 1944, in the town of Hartford, Connecticut. Janie McConaughey is not a typical eleven-year-old girl. She and her imaginary friends have lots of adventures, much to the dismay of t……続きを見る

This comprehensive comedy course will aid you in entertaining family audiences by increasing the humor in your variety act. It provides: The fundamentals of comedy History of comedy Specific techni……続きを見る

We live in a society that places an increasing value in ethnic diversity and cultural identity. However, the contribution that performers from a variety of ethnic backgrounds made to the development……続きを見る

Clowns: In Conversation is a groundbreaking collection of interviews expanded in this second edition to include over 30 of the greatest clowns on earth. In discussion with clown aficionados Ezra LeB……続きを見る

Like many other African American women, Danise Payne graduated from a university and headed out into the world. But she finds herself spellbound on a different path and discovers her life's song inc……続きを見る

The lives of circus artists can be mentally and physically demanding. Circus Psychology: An Applied Guide to Thriving Under the Big Top is an evidence-based guide to nurturing the mental health of c……続きを見る