STEP RIGHT UP!: The Adventure of CIRCUS in America

HOH, Lavahn G.; Rough, William H.

ISBN 10: 1558701400 / ISBN 13: 9781558701403

Published by BETTERWAY PUBLICATIONS, Inc. White Hall, VIRGINIA, 1990

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FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING (number line 0987654321). Small quarto; cream faux leather boards, bright gilt titles to spine - very clean and bright, with some minimal bumping to spine ends only. 272pp, profusely illus. in monochrome b/w photos, with additional 8pp glossy colour photos between pp 160-161 - photographs predominantly taken by the authors themselves and unique to this work. CONTENTS list: 1. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, STEP RIGHT UP; 2. TRACES; 3. NEW WORLD ROOTS; 4. RED WAGONS; 5. BACK YARDS AND GETTING THERE; 6. WHAT A BODY CAN DO; 7.MUSIC AND LAUGHTER; 8. ANIMALS AND TRAINERS; 9. ALL OUT-NOT OVER; END NOTES; APPENDIX ( comprising List of Works Consulted, Glossary of Circus Terms and Addresses of Circus Organisations) + INDEX. Contents and edges tight, bright and clean, no additional marks or inscriptions; a small London bookseller's label to front pastedown. (near FINE). Dustwrapper is complete, with repaired closed tear and crease to front bottom edge. (A photo of this very jacket has been commonly used as a stock image in advertising copies of this work, as it is now a scarce item); unclipped - original price to rear panel ($29.95); very bright and clean, a few minor edge nicks; spine a trifle faded and bumped. (VG-) Described as ."wonderfully evocative and comprehensive.will take a prominent place on the bookshelves of all circus devotees" A very scarce copy of a first printing of this work, in lovely condition. Now protected with clear removable wrap. FREE p&p within the U.K.Shipping outside U.K. at standard economy rate, or as agreed with buyer.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: STEP RIGHT UP!: The Adventure of CIRCUS in America
• Publisher: BETTERWAY PUBLICATIONS, Inc. White Hall, VIRGINIA
• Publication Date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1558701400
• ISBN 13: 9781558701403
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Book by Hoh, Lavahn G., Rough, William H.

From Library Journal

The authors have endeavored to include all facets of the circus, from the expected--history, types of acts, and stars--to the unexpected--the influence of the circus on our language and the arts, travel logistics, and children's circuses. John Culhane's The American Circus: An Illustrated History ( LJ 2/15/90) covers the history of the circus in greater depth, but it is in the seldom-covered topics that the real value of this book lies. The index is excellent for proper names, but less useful for locating general topics. Clown schools and high wire, for example, are not included, although oddities like "ancient roots of circus" are. Recommended for all libraries having patrons interested in the circus. -- Anne Twitchell, EPA Headquarters Lib., Washington,
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