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Product Identifiers
PublisherYale University Press
ISBN-100300146841
ISBN-139780300146844
eBay Product ID (ePID)84522724
Product Key Features
Book TitleHoudini : Art and Magic
Number of Pages280 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2010
TopicPopular Culture, Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions / General, Entertainment & Performing Arts, American / General, Biography & Autobiography / Performing Arts, Performing Arts
IllustratorYes
GenreArt, Juvenile Nonfiction, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography, Antiques & Collectibles
AuthorBrooke Kamin Rapaport
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.1 in
Item Weight36.7 Oz
Item Length1 in
Item Width0.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2010-008394
ReviewsFinalist for the 2011 National Jewish Book Awards in the Visual Arts category, sponsored by the Jewish Book Council, "Images from the exhibition make up the bulk of this book. The materials gathered here are eye-popping promotional ephemera, family photographs, and a mountain of visual representations of Houdini. . . . Any Houdini fan must own this book, though it will also have wide-crossover appeal for those interested in topics as diverse as the Jewish experience in America to the graphic arts and historical representation. Thoughtfully written and gorgeously designed, it's the perfect introduction to the master of escapes."-W. Scott Poole, Pop Matters, "Images from the exhibition make up the bulk of this book. The materials gathered here are eye-popping promotional ephemera, family photographs, and a mountain of visual representations of Houdini. . . . Any Houdini fan must own this book, though it will also have wide-crossover appeal for those interested in topics as diverse as the Jewish experience in America to the graphic arts and historical representation. Thoughtfully written and gorgeously designed, it''s the perfect introduction to the master of escapes."-W. Scott Poole, Pop Matters, "Images from the exhibition make up the bulk of this book. The materials gathered here are eye-popping promotional ephemera, family photographs, and a mountain of visual representations of Houdini. . . . Any Houdini fan must own this book, though it will also have wide-crossover appeal for those interested in topics as diverse as the Jewish experience in America to the graphic arts and historical representation. Thoughtfully written and gorgeously designed, it's the perfect introduction to the master of escapes."--W. Scott Poole, Pop Matters
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal793.8092 B
SynopsisBorn Ehrich Weiss in Budapest, Hungary, Harry Houdini (1874-1926) was a rabbi's son who became one of the 20th century's most famous performers. His gripping theatrical presentations and heart-stopping outdoor spectacles attracted unprecedented crowds, and his talent for self-promotion and provocation captured headlines on both sides of the Atlantic. Though Houdini's work has earned him a place in the cultural pantheon, the details of his personal life and public persona are subjects of equal fascination. His success was both cause for celebration in the Jewish community and testament to his powers of self-reinvention. In Houdini: Art and Magic , essays on the artist's life and work are accompanied by interviews with novelist E. L. Doctorow, magician Teller (of Penn and Teller), and contemporary artists including Raymond Pettibon and Matthew Barney, documenting Houdini's evolution and influence from the late 19th century to the present. Beautifully illustrated with a range of visual material, including Houdini's own diaries, iconic handcuffs, and straitjacket, alongside rare period posters, prints, and photographs, this book brings Houdini--both the myth and the man--back to life. Published in association with The Jewish Museum Exhibition Schedule: The Jewish Museum, New York 10/31/10-03/27/11 Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles 04/27/11-08/11/11 Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco 09/16/11-01/15/12 Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Wisconsin 02/11/12-05/13/12, Born Ehrich Weiss in Budapest, Hungary, Harry Houdini (1874-1926) was a rabbi's son who became one of the 20th century's most famous performers. His gripping theatrical presentations and heart-stopping outdoor spectacles attracted unprecedented crowds, and his talent for self-promotion and provocation captured headlines on both sides of the Atlantic. Though Houdini's work has earned him a place in the cultural pantheon, the details of his personal life and public persona are subjects of equal fascination. His success was both cause for celebration in the Jewish community and testament to his powers of self-reinvention. In Houdini: Art and Magic , essays on the artist's life and work are accompanied by interviews with novelist E. L. Doctorow, magician Teller (of Penn and Teller), and contemporary artists including Raymond Pettibon and Matthew Barney, documenting Houdini's evolution and influence from the late 19th century to the present. Beautifully illustrated with a range of visual material, including Houdini's own diaries, iconic handcuffs, and straitjacket, alongside rare period posters, prints, and photographs, this book brings Houdini--both the myth and the man--back to life.
LC Classification NumberGV1545.H8R37 2010
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- Mar 07, 2020
Awesome Volume
A great book for any Houdini fan or magic enthusiast. The hardcover is well presented. The collection of photos is really unmatched, a lot of them fairly obscure -along with memorabilia and a well written and informative accompanying text. I can't recommend it enough.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
