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Freaks of Sideshow and Film
Mary Brett
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Description for Freaks of Sideshow and Film
Hardcover. Num Pages: 224 pages, 663 colour & b/w illus. BIC Classification: ASZW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 279. .
Explore the lives of over 150 of the top sideshow performers of by-gone days, as well as the history of the circus and sideshow. Take a look behind the scenes at the banner artists, gaff artists, photographers, and showmen who made the freak show as American as apple pie. The performers were born different-very different-yet they managed to create a life for themselves, find gainful employment, travel the world, marry, and have children. Some even managed to find true happiness. You will meet some very unique souls in extraordinary bodies. Look beyond their physical differences and delve into their interesting ... Read more
Explore the lives of over 150 of the top sideshow performers of by-gone days, as well as the history of the circus and sideshow. Take a look behind the scenes at the banner artists, gaff artists, photographers, and showmen who made the freak show as American as apple pie. The performers were born different-very different-yet they managed to create a life for themselves, find gainful employment, travel the world, marry, and have children. Some even managed to find true happiness. You will meet some very unique souls in extraordinary bodies. Look beyond their physical differences and delve into their interesting ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
224
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
1446g
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764348457
SKU
V9780764348457
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99-2
About Mary Brett
Mary Brett spent over three years researching the lives of the 152 performers presented in this work. Her carnival vet partner, Steve Gould, assisted her with turning her curiosity into a collection for others to enjoy and discover.
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