Circus: an Album - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0789424533 ISBN 13: 9780789424532

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Chronicles the evolution of the circus, from its early days of medieval street performers to the theatrical organizations of today, and features a look at the daily life and training of the performers and daredevils who thrill crowds around the world.

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Circus celebrates the evolution of this gloriuos spectacle under the Big Top -- from its early days of Minoan horn-vaulting and medieval street performers through its heyday in Europe and North America with entrepreneurs such as P.T. Barnum and the Ringling family to the circus of today such as Cirque du Soleil. Illustrated with photographs, posters, paintings, and tickets from around the world, we are introduced to performers who have thrilled crowds with their daring and to world-famous clowns who have transformed comic routines into art. In this first comprehensive children's book on the subject, readers will discover the daily life of circus families, the music, training, and costumes, and the legends -- from Jumbo the elephant to the original "daring young man on the flying trapeze". Sidebars full of fascinating circus trivia about superstitions, "lot lingo", and circus inventions such as the leotard and pink lemonade, add to the fun. A fascinating inside look at one of the world's most daring and dazzling entertainments.

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• ISBN 10: 0789424533
• ISBN 13: 9780789424532
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Anzahl der Seiten: 96