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Circus Mania
Douglas McPherson
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Description for Circus Mania
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages, 16 pp b/w & colour plate section. BIC Classification: ASZW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 141 x 18. Weight in Grams: 314.
A history of the circus from its origins in the Roman times, through its establishment in Western Europe, and to the modern day circusabsolutely diverse and captivatingCircuses have existedsince Roman times, but centuries later, the circus world has never been more diverse and captivating, the global success of Cirque du Soleil testament to its enduring and universal appeal. Traditional family circuses for kids, arty cirque-style shows for adults, circuses in tents orin theaters, circuses with animals or without, cabaret-style hybrids on the burlesque circuitthis is an expert guide to their extraordinary history and culture. The circus requires a uniquetype ofperformer, ... Read more
A history of the circus from its origins in the Roman times, through its establishment in Western Europe, and to the modern day circusabsolutely diverse and captivatingCircuses have existedsince Roman times, but centuries later, the circus world has never been more diverse and captivating, the global success of Cirque du Soleil testament to its enduring and universal appeal. Traditional family circuses for kids, arty cirque-style shows for adults, circuses in tents orin theaters, circuses with animals or without, cabaret-style hybrids on the burlesque circuitthis is an expert guide to their extraordinary history and culture. The circus requires a uniquetype ofperformer, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Peter Owen Publishers United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Weight
314g
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780720613520
SKU
V9780720613520
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About Douglas McPherson
Douglas McPherson is a journalist specializing in entertainment, writing regularly for the Daily Telegraph, the Stage, and My Weekly.
Reviews for Circus Mania
As an overview of the circus in Great Britain, it has value in illustrating a diverse entertainment tradition that may be unfamiliar to Americans. White Tops