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Throughout the 19th century, animals were integrated into staged scenarios of confrontation, ranging from lion acts in small cages to large-scale re-enactments of war. Initially presenting a handful……続きを見る

The 388 Tattoos of Captain George and the 389 Tales of How He Got Them Being the Allegedly True Story of the World's Most Famous Tattooed Man As Researched and Told by Amelia Klem Osterud with Fritz……続きを見る

In "Circus Life and Circus Celebrities," Thomas Frost presents a vivid and captivating exploration of the colorful world of 19th-century circuses. Through a mix of spirited anecdotes and meticulousl……続きを見る

Forget what you think you know about sideshows and "circus" for within these pages unfolds a vibrant tapestry of 21st-century stories from performers born with disabilities who proudly claim the tit……続きを見る

Join Jellyboy on an extraordinary adventure in "Memoirs of a Coney Island Clown. Jellyboy's Sideshow Saga" After the tragic loss of his brother, Jellyboy finds himself thrust into a world of wild ch……続きを見る

Um bom lugar para começar é olhar para todo o processo e me localizar hoje é criar uma linha temporal que envolva uma trajetória de produção que muitas vezes passa despercebida. É só nesse momento, ……続きを見る

Desde o circo itinerante, montado sob lonas e que passava de geração em geração, muitas mudanças ocorreram, com uma tensão positiva entre a tradição e a inovação. Este livro busca, por meio de ensai……続きを見る

This cultural history of the travelling freak show in America chronicles the rise and fall of the industry as attitudes about disability evolved. From 1840 until 1940, hundreds of freak shows crissc……続きを見る

A brand new, funny and quirky story based on E.A. Wyke-Smith's classic, the inspiration for J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, featuring wonderful illustrations from Melissa Castrillón! PRAISE FOR THE HAL……続きを見る

Quantas abordagens podem ser escritas hoje sobre o grotesco? Enquanto leitor desse admirável texto, permito-me ir mais além: como esse intrigante tema pode ser digerível como leitura que ultrapasse ……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

During the masquerades common during carnival time, jumbies (ghosts or ancestral spirits) are set free to roam the streets of Caribbean nations, turning the world topsy-turvy. Modern carnivals, whic……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

In this volume, twenty-four creators come together with three scholars to discuss Contemporary Circus, bridging the divide between practice and theory. Lavers, Leroux, and Burtt offer conversations ……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

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

“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

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

A Choice Outstanding Academic Title 2019 This book documents and discusses the meaning(s) of the creative process at play in the crafting and staging of circus acts. It highlights the experience of ……続きを見る

Fare il Circo, le origini del Circo, il Circo nella Roma imperiale, la crisi circense del Medioevo, il Circo nell’età moderna, il Circo italiano, i numeri tradizionali, il Circo del futuro, Cirque d……続きを見る

Considering the national love of everything in which the horse plays a part, and the lasting popularity of circus entertainments in modern times, it seems strange that the equine amphitheatre should……続きを見る

My directory records every business which was listed in the Circus and Amusement Park sections of New York City directories for 1929, 1930, and 1933. I have taken some liberties with the title to in……続きを見る