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Hardback. In 1847, during the great age of the freak show, the British periodical Punch bemoaned the public's 'prevailing taste for deformity'. This work argues that far from being purely exploitative, displays of anomalous bodies served a deeper social purpose as they generated popular and scientific debates over the meanings attached to bodily difference. Num Pages: 288 pages, 15 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; ASZW; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 162 x 22. Weight in Grams: 528. Freak Shows and Modern British Culture. 288 pages, ill. In 1847, during the great age of the freak show, the British periodical Punch bemoaned the public's 'prevailing taste for deformity'. This work argues that far from being purely exploitative, displays of anomalous bodies served a deeper social purpose as they generated popular and scientific debates over the meanings attached to bodily difference. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; ASZW; HBTB. Dimension: 234 x 162 x 22. Weight: 528.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520257689
- ISBN
- 9780520257689
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 81.52€ 63.19
€ 81.52
€ 63.19
Paperback. Main Street America is kicking up its heels--and you're invited to the party! Goodbye sprawl-and-mall--hello downtown! Long-neglected town centers are coming to life once again, and the buzz is back on main streets all across the country. Num Pages: 240 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1KBB; ASZP; WTH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 13. Weight in Grams: 317.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471192909
- ISBN
- 9780471192909
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.64
€ 32.64
Paperback. This carefully researched study of America's greatest showman, huckster, and impresario is both an inclusive analysis of the historical and cultural forces that were the conditions of P. T. Barnum's success, and, as befits its subject, a richly entertaining presentation of the outrageous man and his exploits. Num Pages: 352 pages, 28 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; ASZW; HBJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 554.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1981
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- Phoenix ed
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226317526
- ISBN
- 9780226317526
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 30.81
€ 38.99
€ 30.81
Hardcover. During the 1920s and '30s, Franz Taibosh - whose stage name was Clicko - performed in front of millions as one of the stars of the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus. This title presents the story of Taibosh's journey from boyhood on a small farm in South Africa to top billing as one of the travelling World's Fair Freaks. Num Pages: 256 pages, 24 halftones, 1 map. BIC Classification: ASZ; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226647418
- ISBN
- 9780226647418
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.34€ 61.21
€ 72.34
€ 61.21
Paperback. During the 1920s and '30s, Franz Taibosh - whose stage name was Clicko - performed in front of millions as one of the stars of the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus. This title presents the story of Taibosh's journey from boyhood on a small farm in South Africa to top billing as one of the travelling World's Fair Freaks. Num Pages: 256 pages, 24 halftones, 1 map. BIC Classification: ASZ; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226647425
- ISBN
- 9780226647425
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 19.51
€ 23.99
€ 19.51
Hardcover. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations (colour). BIC Classification: ASZW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 271 x 196 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1020.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752489186
- ISBN
- 9780752489186
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 27.75
€ 32.99
€ 27.75
Paperback. A widely praised memoir about a young woman who dared to follow her dream Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: ASZW; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 21. Weight in Grams: 254.
- Publisher
- Virago Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781860496950
- ISBN
- 9781860496950
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.61
€ 14.99
€ 11.61
Hardcover. Nothing delights and amazes more than brilliantly performed magic tricks. This title contains what the budding magician needs to put on a dazzling show. From the history of magic to card tricks, stage illusions and more, it helps you to wow your friends and family. It provides step-by-step instructions to show you how to perform each trick. Num Pages: 528 pages, over 2300 colour photographs. BIC Classification: ASZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 237 x 54. Weight in Grams: 1898. Two Great Books of Conjuring Tricks : Includes Illusions, Puzzles and Stunts with 300 Step-by-step Projects for You to Try, in Over 2300 Photographs. 528 pages, over 2300 colour photographs. Nothing delights and amazes more than brilliantly performed magic tricks. This title contains what the budding magician needs to put on a dazzling show. From the history of magic to card tricks, stage illusions and more, it helps you to wow your friends and family. It provides step-by-step instructions to show you how to perform each trick. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: ASZG. Dimension: 179 x 237 x 54. Weight: 1898.
- Publisher
- Anness
- Number of pages
- 528
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Boxed Set of Two 264-Page Hardbacks
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780754823711
- ISBN
- 9780754823711
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 32.33
€ 32.33
Paperback. A fun and fully accessible step-by-step guide to brilliant illusions, tricks, puzzles and stunts, including close-up magic, stage magic, optical illusions and party tricks. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: ASZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 220 x 18. Weight in Grams: 652.
- Publisher
- Anness Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780194493
- ISBN
- 9781780194493
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.61
€ 16.61
Paperback. Nik Wallenda shares on how the support of his family and his faith in Jesus Christ keep him balanced as a death-defying stunt performer. Num Pages: 224 pages, Insert with 30 photos. BIC Classification: ASZ; BGA; HRCV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 134 x 18. Weight in Grams: 204.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Time Warner Trade Publishing
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781455545490
- ISBN
- 9781455545490
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 15.46
€ 20.99
€ 15.46
Paperback. Chronicles a significant period in American cultural history and race relations, as it glorifies the popularized home of the Lindy Hop, and the birthplace of such memorable dance fads as the Big Apple, Shag, Truckin', Peckin', Susie Q, Charleston, Peabody, Black Bottom, Cake Walk, Boogie Woogie, Shimmy, and tap dancing. Editor(s): Jensen, Evette. Num Pages: 261 pages, 52 b&w illustrations, 1 figure. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; ASD; ASZH; AVGJ; BGF; HBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Edition
- New Ed
- Number of pages
- 261
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781566398497
- ISBN
- 9781566398497
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 33.33
€ 36.99
€ 33.33
Paperback. In the first major academic work to examine British variety theatre, Double provides a detailed history of this art form and analyses its performance dynamics and techniques. Encompassing singers, comedians, dancers, magicians, ventriloquists and diverse speciality acts, this vibrant book draws on a series of new interviews with variety veterans. Num Pages: 288 pages, 2 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1DBK; AN; ASZH. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 191 x 216 x 15. Weight in Grams: 356.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230284609
- ISBN
- 9780230284609
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.93
€ 44.93
Paperback. A beautifully written, joyously funny memoir about growing up and finding fame as a young Iranian in London. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: ASZB; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 32. Weight in Grams: 258.
- Publisher
- Headline Publishing Group
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472218667
- ISBN
- 9781472218667
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.58
€ 14.99
€ 11.58
Paperback. An autobiography of Phineas T Barnum that immortalizes the showman who hoodwinked customers into paying to hear the reminiscences of a woman presented as George Washington's 161-year-old nurse, the impresario who brought Jenny Lind to America and toured Europe with General Tom Thumb, and the grand entrepreneur of the American Museum of New York. Num Pages: 448 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: ASZW; BGHA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 25. Weight in Grams: 505.
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252069024
- ISBN
- 9780252069024
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 21.19
€ 21.99
€ 21.19
Paperback. The book advances a new performance theory or mode, 'trauma-tragedy', that suggests much contemporary performance can generate the sensation of being present in trauma through its structural embodiment in performance, or 'presence-in-trauma effects'. Num Pages: 240 pages, 2 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: ANC; ASZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 141 x 15. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Publisher
- Manchester University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780719099885
- ISBN
- 9780719099885
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.85
€ 31.85
Paperback.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472569479
- ISBN
- 9781472569479
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 41.19
€ 48.99
€ 41.19
Paperback. Beautifully illustrated throughout by Peter Bailey and with an introduction by Daniel Radcliffe, this most magical of gift books brings the greatest illusionists of all time back to life .. Illustrator(s): Bailey, Peter. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 5AK; ASZG; YFJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 175 x 139 x 19. Weight in Grams: 192. A Tale of Magnificent Magicians and Their Amazing Feats. 304 pages, Illustrations. Illustrator(s): Bailey, Peter. Beautifully illustrated throughout by Peter Bailey and with an introduction by Daniel Radcliffe, this most magical of gift books brings the greatest illusionists of all time back to life . Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade); (JC) Children's (6-12). BIC Classification: 5AK; ASZG; YFJ. Dimension: 175 x 139 x 19. Weight: 192.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780747590941
- ISBN
- 9780747590941
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.99€ 8.43
€ 9.99
€ 8.43
Paperback. Music hall was the most dynamic and successful popular theatre genre of the 19th century. This text explores all aspects of the Scottish music hall industry, from the lives and professional culture of performers and impresarios to the place of music hall in Scottish life and national identity. Series Editor(s): Richards, Jeffrey. Series: Studies in Popular Culture. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations, black & white. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; 3JH; 3JJ; ASZH; HBJD1; HBLL; HBTB; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 234 x 19. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Manchester University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780719061479
- ISBN
- 9780719061479
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.68
€ 22.68
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Piccadilly Books,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 2nd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780941599061
- ISBN
- 9780941599061
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.62
€ 14.99
€ 11.62
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Meriwether Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781566081962
- ISBN
- 9781566081962
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 17.53
€ 24.99
€ 17.53
Hardcover. Num Pages: 240 pages, 65 photos. BIC Classification: APB; APT; ASZB; BGFA. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 152 x 266 x 20. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Pelican Publishing Company, Inc.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781455621507
- ISBN
- 9781455621507
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 22.48
€ 24.99
€ 22.48
Hardback. A resource for schools, libraries, and other community groups that present puppet shows. The 31 plays are for children, pre-school through the primary grades. Each play is accompanied by production notes and simple patterns for making puppets are included. Num Pages: 253 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: ASZM; DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 143 x 19. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 253
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810827387
- ISBN
- 9780810827387
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 112.13
€ 112.13
Paperback. Num Pages: 308 pages, mono and colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; ASZP; AV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 295 x 231 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1472.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Huddersfield United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781862180994
- ISBN
- 9781862180994
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 28.02
€ 38.99
€ 28.02
Hardback. Translator(s): Kimbrough, R. Keller. Num Pages: 288 pages, 53. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JD; ASZM; DD; HRE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231146586
- ISBN
- 9780231146586
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.04€ 77.50
€ 101.04
€ 77.50