The American Circus, Hardcover by Susan Weber Kenneth Ames

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Seller Notes
“In Excellent Pre-owned Condition. Check below for full description & actual photos.”
Country of Origin
Italy
Binding
Hardcover
Book Title
The American Circus
Subject
Americana
Weight
5Lbs 3oz
Original/Facsimile
Original
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Unit Type
Unit
Special Attributes
1st Edition, Collector's Edition
Region
North America
Personalized
No
Unit Quantity
1
Character Family
Clowns
ISBN
9780300185393
Category

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A showcase of the "golden age" of the circus in America The circus is a source of nostalgia for Americans of all ages, either from memories of attending P. T. Barnum's "Greatest Show on Earth," or through the colorful evocations in many movies, television programs, and books. Interest in the circus phenomenon is unflagging, yet there have been few publications that look closely at how the circus's European origins were refashioned for an American audience. Lavishly illustrated and carefully researched, this volume explores how American culture, values, demography, and business practices altered the fundamental nature of the European circus, and how, by the end of the 19th century, they had transformed it into a distinctly American pastime. At the peak of its cultural significance, the circus was a sophisticated combination of theater and business, and made effective use of advertising, train travel, and hyperbole. The subjects in The American Circus reflect this complexity, ranging widely from thematic explorations of circus music and elephants to more closely focused studies of objects such as circus toys, souvenirs, and performers' costumes. The book also explores the dark and even nefarious side of the circus, and its associations with marginalized dimensions of American life and culture. With contributions from leading scholars, this stylishly designed volume aims to identify the salient features of an Americanized cultural product and to analyze its appeal for American audiences.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Yale University Press
ISBN-10
0300185391
ISBN-13
9780300185393
eBay Product ID (ePID)
116196465

Product Key Features

Language
English
Topic
Circus, Americana, Popular Culture, Antiques & Collectibles, Performing Arts
Author
Kenneth L. Ames
Illustrator
Yes

Dimensions

Item Length
1.1in
Item Height
0.2in
Item Weight
83.4 Oz
Item Width
0.9in

Additional Product Features

Book Title
American Circus
Lccn
2012-001063
Dewey Decimal
791.30973
Lc Classification Number
Gv1803.A44 2012
Publication Year
2012
Dewey Edition
23
Format
Hardcover
Reviews
"Beautifully Illustrated, Informative, and Engaging." -- Glenn C. Altschuler,  Philadelphia Inquirer
Target Audience
Trade
Number of Pages
472 Pages

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