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Wild, Weird, and Wonderful: The American Circus Circa 1901-1927: As Seen by F. W. Glasier, Photographerby Mark Sloan
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Here, in both glory and grit, is the American circus during the most vibrant period in its history. These photographs, not seen for almost a century, show it all, from the pre-performance parades and tent raisings to the magical events under the "Big Top" and the train leaving town. We see performers hanging by their teeth and hanging out the laundry, and much in between. These truly remarkable images capture both the intensity of the routines and the spirit of camaraderie of the performers. Glasier's work was unique in many ways, not the least of which was the off-hand elegance he allowed his subjects, even the wonderful animals. This was the era of the big tents, and in these beautiful prints they appear as seductive, gossamer backdrops to the performers. Mark Sloan's discovery of Glasier's work is a true gift to circus lovers and all of us who care about our past. 75 duotone images. Book News Annotation:The b&w photos of this volume, which are beautifully reproduced in
full-page plates, were taken by Fred Whitman Glasier, a portrait
photographer in Brockton, Massachusetts between 1901-1927. Glasier,
who documented all the circuses that came to town during that period,
took two kinds of photos: long, often aerial views that show the
activity surrounding the circus, mainly before or after the public
arrives; and classically composed portraits of the performers in
costume, some while performing stunts. A short caption to each photo
names the performer and gives his or her history, when known.
Distributed by W.W. Norton & Co.
Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:Here, in both glory and grit, is the American circus during the most vibrant period in its history. These photographs, not seen for almost a century, show it all, from the parades and the Big Top to the train leaving town, from performers hanging by their teeth to hanging out the laundry. Synopsis:Here, in both glory and grit, is the American circus during the most vibrant period in its history. These photos, not seen for almost a century, show it all, from the pre-performance parades and tent raisings to the magical events under the "Big Top" and the train leaving town. These remarkable images capture both the intensity of the routines and the spirit of camaraderie of the performers. 75 photos. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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