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American Sideshow: An Encyclopedia of History's Most Wondrous ...
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English
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Book Title
American Sideshow : an Encyclopedia of History's Most Wondrous and Curiously Strange Performers
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
Item Length
9 in
Publication Year
2006
Format
Uk-B Format Paperback
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
0.8 in
Author
Marc Hartzman
Genre
Performing Arts, Social Science, History
Topic
United States / 20th Century, Circus, Popular Culture
Item Weight
14 Oz
Item Width
7.4 in
Number of Pages
304 Pages
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Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
1585425303
ISBN-13
9781585425303
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Book Title
American Sideshow : an Encyclopedia of History's Most Wondrous and Curiously Strange Performers
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2006
Topic
United States / 20th Century, Circus, Popular Culture
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Performing Arts, Social Science, History
Author
Marc Hartzman
Format
Uk-B Format Paperback

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Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
14 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
7.4 in

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Dewey Edition
22
Grade From
Twelfth Grade
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UP
Dewey Decimal
791.3/5/0922 B
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A fascinating look into the history of the American sideshow and its performers. Learn what's real, what's fake, and what's just downright bizarre. You've probably heard of Tom Thumb. The Elephant Man. Perhaps even Chang and Eng, the original Siamese twins. But what about Eli Bowen, the legless acrobat? Or Prince Randian, the human torso? These were just a few of the many stars that shone during the heyday of the American sideshow, from 1840 to 1950. American Sideshow chronicles the lives of truly amazing performers, examining these brave and extraordinary curiosities not just as sideshow performers but as people, delving into the lives they led and the ways they were able to triumph over and even benefit from their abnormalities. American Sideshow discusses the rise and fall of the original sideshows and their subsequent replacement by today's self-made freaks. With the progress of modern medicine, technological advancements, and the wonderful world of body modification, abnormalities are being overcome, treated and even prevented: Siamese twins can now be separated, and in addition to this, tongues can be forked, horns surgically implanted, and earlobes removed. There are also, of course, modern-day giants, fire eaters, sword swallowers, glass eaters, human blockheads, and oh, so much more. These fascinating personalities are celebrated through intimate biographies paired with stunning photographs. Approximately two hundred performers from the past one hundred and sixty years are featured, giving readers a comprehensive and sometimes astonishing look into the history of the American sideshow, A fascinating look into the history of the American sideshow and its performers. Learn what's real, what's fake, and what's just downright bizarre. You've probably heard of Tom Thumb. The Elephant Man. Perhaps even Chang and Eng, the original Siamese twins. But what about Eli Bowen, the legless acrobat? Or Prince Randian, the human torso? These were just a few of the many stars that shone during the heyday of the American sideshow, from 1840 to 1950. "American Sideshow" chronicles the lives of truly amazing performers, examining these brave and extraordinary curiosities not just as sideshow performers but as people, delving into the lives they led and the ways they were able to triumph over and even benefit from their abnormalities. "American Sideshow" discusses the rise and fall of the original sideshows and their subsequent replacement by today's self-made freaks. With the progress of modern medicine, technological advancements, and the wonderful world of body modification, abnormalities are being overcome, treated and even prevented: Siamese twins can now be separated, and in addition to this, tongues can be forked, horns surgically implanted, and earlobes removed. There are also, of course, modern-day giants, fire eaters, sword swallowers, glass eaters, human blockheads, and oh, so much more. These fascinating personalities are celebrated through intimate biographies paired with stunning photographs. Approximately two hundred performers from the past one hundred and sixty years are featured, giving readers a comprehensive and sometimes astonishing look into the history of the American sideshow, The fascinating personalities of 200 performers from the past 160 years are celebrated through intimate biographies paired with stunning photographs to give readers a comprehensive and sometimes astonishing view of the history of the American sideshow., A fascinating look into the history of the American sideshow and its performers. Learn what's real, what's fake, and what's just downright bizarre. You've probably heard of Tom Thumb. The Elephant Man. Perhaps even Chang and Eng, the original Siamese twins. But what about Eli Bowen, the legless acrobat? Or Prince Randian, the human torso? These were just a few of the many stars that shone during the heyday of the American sideshow, from 1840 to 1950. American Sideshow chronicles the lives of truly amazing performers, examining these brave and extraordinary curiosities not just as sideshow performers but as people, delving into the lives they led and the ways they were able to triumph over and even benefit from their abnormalities. American Sideshow discusses the rise and fall of the original sideshows and their subsequent replacement by today's self-made freaks. With the progress of modern medicine, technological advancements, and the wonderful world of body modification, abnormalities are being overcome, treated and even prevented- Siamese twins can now be separated, and in addition to this, tongues can be forked, horns surgically implanted, and earlobes removed. There are also, of course, modern-day giants, fire eaters, sword swallowers, glass eaters, human blockheads, and oh, so much more. These fascinating personalities are celebrated through intimate biographies paired with stunning photographs. Approximately two hundred performers from the past one hundred and sixty years are featured, giving readers a comprehensive and sometimes astonishing look into the history of the American sideshow

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  • by readingejsmom
    Aug 13, 2022

    Love it!

    This book was exactly what I was looking for. It is so interesting, so many facts on so many performers! Lots of background info on the sideshows and circuses! I love that there are pictures of almost everyone featured! Great book , highly recommended if you are interested in sideshow performers!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: booksrun

  • by farmerd2019
    Jan 27, 2025

    very good

    great book about the history of circus people

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  • by sassiegirl5
    Jul 14, 2018

    Thank you I learn things I did not know

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