Circus and circus skills

What is a live performance?

The little-known true story of how a flamboyant circus promoter helped introduce Japan to the West in the late 19th century.

Now available in paperback, this volume presents a theory of the circus as a secular ritual and introduces a method to analyze its performances as multimodal discourse.

_______________'A wonderful writer An adventure hard to beat in terms of sheer exotic allure' - Guardian'Mexico will not have been portrayed more vividly since Graham Greene's The Lawless Roads .

Produce your own circus!

With a billion-dollar industry centred in Montreal, the province of Quebec has established itself as a major hub for contemporary circus.

Amidst epidemics of youth alienation and cultural polarization, community-based artistic practices are sprouting up around the world as antidotes to policies of austerity and social exclusion.

During the last 300 years circus clowns have emerged as powerful cultural icons.

A century ago, daily life ground to a halt when the circus rolled into town.

From the author of SOPHIE'S WORLD, 'A masterful mixture of fantasy and reality.

Now available in paperback, this volume presents a theory of the circus as a secular ritual and introduces a method to analyze its performances as multimodal discourse.

Bad clowns-those malicious misfits of the midway who terrorize, haunt, and threaten us-have long been a cultural icon.

A Choice Outstanding Academic Title 2019This book documents and discusses the meaning(s) of the creative process at play in the crafting and staging of circus acts.

In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Harry Houdini, one of the most famous entertainers to have ever lived.

The carnival sideshows of the past have left behind a fascinating legacy of mystery and intrigue.

The fun, energy, and hard work integral to the exciting world of the circus is lovingly captured in The Contemporary Circus: Art of the Spectacular, an in depth look at the creative process of today's circuses.

In den letzten fünfzig Jahren hat der Zirkus einen bemerkenswerten Wandel erlebt.

A century ago, daily life ground to a halt when the circus rolled into town.

A Choice Outstanding Academic Title 2019This book documents and discusses the meaning(s) of the creative process at play in the crafting and staging of circus acts.

During the last 300 years circus clowns have emerged as powerful cultural icons.

Amidst epidemics of youth alienation and cultural polarization, community-based artistic practices are sprouting up around the world as antidotes to policies of austerity and social exclusion.

This is the story of The Greatest Funambulist Who Ever Lived .

The little-known true story of how a flamboyant circus promoter helped introduce Japan to the West in the late 19th century.

Step right up, Ladies and Germs, and feast your eyes on the incomparable wonders of a hidden world!

"Wusch, wusch, wusch, rums .

Henri Nouwens never-before-published story of his surprising friendship with a traveling trapeze troupe.

This book analyses two features of the traditional circus that have come under increasing attack since the mid-20th century: the use of wild animals in performance and the act of clowning.

Highlighted in this volume is the detective play The Inspector and the Hero by Femi Osofisan, one of Africa's leading playwrights.

The carnival sideshows of the past have left behind a fascinating legacy of mystery and intrigue.

An authoritative introduction to the specialised histories of the modern circus, its unique aesthetics, and its contemporary manifestations and scholarship.

This raw and emotional tale is a roller coaster through the depths of addiction, tragedy, hard work, and redemption that truly reflects Joe's spirit and determination to stay clean in a world where he is surrounded by temptation.

The fun, energy, and hard work integral to the exciting world of the circus is lovingly captured in The Contemporary Circus: Art of the Spectacular, an in depth look at the creative process of today's circuses.

Both a great American adventure and a rare entry into asheltered world, Under the Big Top describes one man's pursuit of every child's fantasy: running away to join the circus.

An authoritative introduction to the specialised histories of the modern circus, its unique aesthetics, and its contemporary manifestations and scholarship.

Figuren des Akrobatischen sind in der Literatur der Moderne omnipräsent.

The carnival sideshows of the past have left behind a fascinating legacy of mystery and intrigue.

In den letzten fünfzig Jahren hat der Zirkus einen bemerkenswerten Wandel erlebt.

Part clown manual, part storytelling and part rant The Clown Manifesto covers the experiences, philosophies and methods of the clown performer/director/teacher Nalleslavski.

This raw and emotional tale is a roller coaster through the depths of addiction, tragedy, hard work, and redemption that truly reflects Joe's spirit and determination to stay clean in a world where he is surrounded by temptation.

What is a live performance?

This book analyses two features of the traditional circus that have come under increasing attack since the mid-20th century: the use of wild animals in performance and the act of clowning.

A century ago, daily life ground to a halt when the circus rolled into town.

Extrait : "Il me semble entendre déjà les divers commentaires que va soulever l'apparition de ce petit volume ; mais je suis plein de confiance, et j'espère qu'après qu'on l'aura lu on ne manquera pas de me rendre justice.

Is Sophie Fevvers, toast of Europe's capitals, part swan.

The circus has been with us since Roman times, but centuries later, the circus world has never been more diverse and captivating, the global success of Cirque du Soleil testament to its enduring and universal appeal.

Never Quote the Weather to a Sea Lion (and other uncommon tales from the founder of the Big Apple Circus) is a celebration of Paul Binders life in and around the circus.

A New York Times Editors' Choice; A Southern Living Best Book of 2018; An Amazon Editors' Best Book of 2018; A Refinery29 Best Book of 2018; A New York Post Most Unforgettable Book of 2018"e;Fascinating.

In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Harry Houdini, one of the most famous entertainers to have ever lived.