Circus and circus skills Books
Chicken House Ltd Sisters of the Lost Marsh
Book Synopsis From the Waterstones Prize-shortlisted author of Our Castle by the Sea comes a gorgeously gothic story, perfect for fans of Emma Carroll and Frances Hardinge ... 'My book of the year. This is storytelling so secure and shining that you can almost feel the glow.' HILARY MCKAY, COSTA BOOK AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF THE SKYLARK'S WAR 'I absolutely love this book ... Lucy Strange is a wonderful, accomplished writer whose books stay with you long after you have finished reading.' NATASHA FARRANT, COSTA BOOK AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF VOYAGE OF THE SPARROWHAWK 'One of my favourite children's books of all time.' MICHELLE HARRISON, AUTHOR OF A PINCH OF MAGIC Life is hard for Willa, Grace and Freya, and their three younger sisters. Six motherless girls working a farm, living in fear of their cruel father and the superstition that obsesses him - The Curse of Six Daughters. With the arrival of the mysterious Full Moon Fayre, there's a chance for the eldest girls to steal a moment's fun, but the day the fayre moves on, Grace vanishes. Willa goes after her, following a trail that leads into the dangerous Lost Marsh, where it is said a will-o'-the-wisp lures lost souls into the dark waters of the mire. If Willa is to survive and reunite her family, she will need to unravel the secrets her father has kept hidden, and face her own deepest fears ... The spellbinding new novel from Lucy Strange, author of The Secret of Nightingale Wood, The Ghost of Gosswater and the Waterstones Prize-shortlisted Our Castle by the Sea Perfect for fans of Emma Carroll, Frances Hardinge and Sophie Anderson Combines dreamy magical realism with a thrilling mystery MORE PRAISE FOR SISTERS OF THE LOST MARSH: 'The makings of a middle-grade Gothic classic' THE SUNDAY TIMES 'Spellbinding and utterly atmospheric' THE I 'Not only is the writing beautiful, but the book is a work of art' IRISH EXAMINER 'Beautifully written, mysterious and atmospheric ... perfect autumn reading' KATHERINE WOODFINE
£7.59
Daunt Books Vladivostok Circus
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£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Come to the Circus
Book SynopsisCome and see the circus! A combination of artwork and photographs show children some of the things they might see in a circus, such as clowns, dancers, the juggler and acrobats. A combination of illustrations and photographs show them at work.Pink B/ Band 1B books offer emergent readers simple, predictable text with familiar objects and actions.Text type - A simple information book.A poster on pages 14 and 15 advertises when and where the circus can be seen, and is ideal for children to discuss and recap the text.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery
£7.89
BookLife Publishing Florence the Acrobat and the Elephant
Book SynopsisThe circus is the only home that Florence has ever known. Every night, Florence and the performers of the Brilliant Big Top bring exciting acts to the crowds of foggy London town. However, a new ringmaster threatens to ruin all the joy that the Brilliant Big Top has brought. Florence must work together with her best friend Elsie the acrobat and their new companion Connie the elephant to bring back the brilliance!
£7.59
Hirmer Verlag Not My Circus, Not My Monkeys: The Motif of the
Book SynopsisClear the ring: The motif of the circus in contemporary art. The circus presents a deliberate staging of attractive illusions, hard struggle, success and failure as part of human existence. The volume assembles works by international contemporary artists who make use of the motif of the circus in order to examine current social circumstances and to question cultural and political structures. The circus originated in London towards the end of the 18th century and has long been a subject of fascination. Today this place of sensuous experiences seems like a relic from the past. The circus is a cosmos which with its entertaining and humorous as well as dark sides provides the basis for an examination of art, cultural history, animal ethics, feminism and racial criticism and also for the exposure of structures of cultural dominance, marginalisation and political and historical filters. ARTISTS: Kathryn Andrews Miriam Bäckström Istvan Balogh Beni Bischof Mona Boschàr Barbara Breitenfellner Michael Dannenmann Zilla Leutenegger Dieter Meier Yves Netzhammer Tal R Augustin Rebetez Boris Rebetez Ugo Rondinone Niklaus Rüegg Francisco Sierra Norbert Tadeusz William Wegman et. al.
£28.00
The History Press Ltd Giffords Circus
Book SynopsisEach summer a small and glamorous part of the 1930s comes back to life, recreating magic from an era long past.
£21.25
Orion Publishing Co The ringmasters daughter
Book SynopsisFrom the author of SOPHIE''S WORLD, ''A masterful mixture of fantasy and reality...a simply wonderful read'' SHE.Panina Manina, a trapeze artist, falls and breaks her neck. As the ringmaster bends over her, he notices an amulet of amber around her neck, the same trinket he had given his own lost child, who was swept away in a torrent some sixteen years earlier.This tale is narrated by Petter, a precocious child and fantasist, and perhaps Jostein Gaarder''s most intriguing character since Sophie. As an adult, Petter makes his living selling stories and ideas to professionals suffering from writer''s block. But as Petter sits spinning his tales, he finds himself in a trap of his own making.Trade ReviewA fascinating tale told with great skill * PUBLISHING NEWS *
£16.40
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. To the Hilt
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£30.74
Taschen GmbH The Circus. 1870s–1950s
Book SynopsisIn its heyday, the American circus was the largest showbiz industry the world had ever seen. From the mid-1800s to mid-1900s, traveling circuses performed for audiences of up to 14,000 per show, employed as many as 1,600 men and women, and crisscrossed the country on 20,000 miles of railroad in one season alone. The spectacle of death-defying daredevils, strapping superheroes and scantily clad starlets, fearless animal trainers, and startling “freaks” gripped the American imagination, outshining theater, vaudeville, comedy, and minstrel shows. This book sheds fresh light on the circus phenomenon. With photographic gems of early circus performers, as well as original posters, lithographs, sideshow banners and engravings from the 16th to 19th centuries illustrating the worldwide roots of the circus, readers are transported to a world of thrill and skill, grit and glamor. Highlights include iconic circus photographs by Mathew Brady, Cornell Capa, Walker Evans, Weegee, and Lisette Model, and little-known circus images by Stanley Kubrick and Charles and Ray Eames.Trade Review“A striking visual record… it portrays energy, scale and drama.” * The Lady *
£57.00
Sacred Scribe Publishing Road Show Wisdom
£26.99
Orion Publishing Co On the High Wire
Book Synopsis'Anyone who has ever tried to do something well, anyone who has ever made personal sacrifices for an art or an idea, will have no trouble understanding what it is about' Paul Auster - The star of MAN ON WIRE offers a meditation on the ecstasy of conquering our fears and reaching for the starsTrade ReviewThis is a book of instructions to those who will dare one day the impossible. It shows the art to fill and illuminate the Void, a void between two towers, two edges of a ravine, or two planets, or the space between heart and mind. A wire connects what would have been separated in loneliness forever. I salute you, Philippe, the Fragile Man of the Wire, the Emperor of the air. I bow my head in reverence -- WERNER HERZOGPetit meditates on his calling, his prose aphoristic, gem-like. The book is about what he does, but it's also about what we all do, if there's anything we're obsessed with, or passionate about. He outlines a whole approach to life, and his vision is pure, primitive and poetic . . . The lessons are simple, universal. Be committed. Feel alive. Give everything * INDEPENDENT *Fascinating. You will learn about the man, his work, his passion, his tenacity and lucidity -- MARCEL MARCEAUPhilippe Petit is an artist whose theatre is the sky -- ROBIN WILLIAMSA remarkable book . . . the high wire is an art of solitude, a way of coming to grips with one's life in the darkest, most secret corner of the self. When read carefully, the book is transformed into the story of a quest, an exemplary tale of one man's search for perfection. As such, it has more to do with the inner life than the high wire . . . anyone who has ever tried to do something well, anyone who has ever made personal sacrifices for an art or an idea, will have no trouble understanding what it is about -- PAUL AUSTER, from the IntroductionWhat sets Philippe in a class all his own is his restless quest to conquer the greatest physical heights, achieving a precise balance of chaos and creativity. He is an inspiration -- MIKHAIL BARYSHNIKOV
£8.54
PublicAffairs,U.S. Battle for the Big Top: P. T. Barnum, James
Book SynopsisMillions have sat under the "big top," watching as trapeze artists glide and clowns entertain, but few know the captivating stories behind the men whose creativity, ingenuity, and determination created one of our country's most beloved pastimes.In Battle for the Big Top, New York Times-bestselling author Les Standiford brings to life a remarkable era when three circus kings-James Bailey, P. T. Barnum, and John Ringling-all vied for control of the vastly profitable and influential American Circus. Ultimately, the rivalry of these three men resulted in the creation of an institution that would surpass all intentions and, for 147 years, hold a nation spellbound.Filled with details of their ever-evolving showmanship, business acumen, and personal magnetism, this Ragtime-like narrative will delight and enchant circus-lovers and anyone fascinated by the American experience.
£18.75
Melbourne Books Circus
Book SynopsisMark St Leon presents a comprehensive, entertaining and visually stunning history of circus in Australia. His interest was sparked by his insatiable curiosity about his own familys celebrated past in Australian circus.
£35.09
Xlibris Corporation Life is a Circus
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Wildside Press Olympians of the Sawdust Circle A Biographical Dictionary of the Nineteenth Century American Circus 18 Clipper Studies in the Theatre
£28.49
Legare Street Press Struggles and Triumphs or Forty Years Recollections of P.T. Barnum
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Creative Media Partners, LLC The Ways of the Circus Being the Memories and Adventures of George Conklin Tamer of Lions
£18.95
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LEGARE STREET PR Les jeux du cirque et la vie foraine. Illus. de Jules Garnier
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