Circus and carnival ballyhoo : sideshow freaks, jabbers and blade box queens
Auteurs : Stencell, A. W.
Editeur CDS : Toronto : ECW Press, 2010
ISBN : 9781550228809
Langue : Anglais
Description : 391 p. : ill. ; 21 x 26 cm.
Sujets CdS :
Sideshows -- United States -- History|Attractions (Spectacles) -- États-Unis -- Histoire|Cirque|Circus|Freak shows|Abnormalities, Human
Résumé :
From Lentini the three-legged man and Siamese twins to equipment caravans and big top architects, this captivating collection lifts the striped curtain to reveal the larger-than-life world of circuses, carnivals, and freak shows in post-World War II America. Copious never-before-seen photographs, in-depth historical research, and insightful interviews with former sideshow employees illustrate the development of the circus sideshow, the roles of key groups - the freaks, working acts, managers, talkers - and the importance of the grift.
Remerciement au donateur : Cirque du Soleil
Collection : Collection documentaire du Cirque du Soleil
Localisation : Bibliothèque
Cote : 791.0922