商品簡介
In introducing 22 chapters by circus scholars and enthusiasts, Sugarman (whose credits include being author of Circus for Everyone: Circus Learning Around the World; a contributing editor of Spectacle, the circus arts quarterly; and a member of the Circus Historical Society) provides a brief historical overview of this form of art/entertainment from introduction of the minimum 42-foot ring in the 18th century to Cirque du Soleil. Themes showcased include representations of minorities and gender, circus in the other arts (from Disney to James Joyce), in other countries, and the former world of petty crime-oriented "grift shows." Images include early circus art and photos, and a graphic from the Circus Kirk website. Annotation c2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
