From Barnum & Bailey to Feld: The Creative Evolution of the Greatest Show on Earth - Couverture souple

Albrecht, Ernest

 
9780786495245: From Barnum & Bailey to Feld: The Creative Evolution of the Greatest Show on Earth
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0786495243 ISBN 13 : 9780786495245
Editeur : McFarland & Co Inc, 2014

Synopsis

Since its inception in 1872, the Greatest Show on Earth has continually transformed itself to meet changing tastes and cultural shifts. Over the course of its long existence, it has been at various times a biblical spectacle and historical pageant, a ceremonial introduction to the peoples and cultures of the world, and a fairy tale masque. It has also featured sights ranging from gladiatorial combat and aerial daredevils to oddities of nature and foolhardy wonders. This work chronicles the colorful artistry of the Greatest Show on Earth from its beginning to 2010, revealing how each of 12 changes in management brought about changes in style and content. More than 50 photographs bring the flamboyant performers and amazing spectacles to life in this informative appreciation of the circus and its evolution.

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À propos de l?auteur

Ernest Albrecht is the editor/publisher of Spectacle, now a free, online magazine devoted to reviews and features of the contemporary circus. He is also the author of three previous books related to circus history.

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Éditeur
McFarland & Co Inc
Date d'édition
2014
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0786495243
ISBN 13 
9780786495245
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
308
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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