{"product_id":"the-greatest-shows-on-earth-a-history-of-the-circus-9781789147032","title":"The Greatest Shows on Earth: A History of the Circus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe Greatest Shows on Earth explores the history of the circus, from eighteenth-century hippodromes to nineteenth-century Paris and contemporary transformations. It features circus people such as trick riders, tightrope walkers, sword swallowers, and animal trainers, and is illustrated with beautiful illustrations and rich historical detail. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 296 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 01 April 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Reaktion Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Greatest Shows on Earth takes us on a captivating journey through time, from the eighteenth-century hippodromes of Britain to the intimate one-ring circuses of nineteenth-century Paris. It explores the enchantment that Toulouse-Lautrec and Picasso felt for aerialists and clowns, and the remarkable stories of P. T. Barnum, James Bailey, and the enterprising Ringling Brothers, who shaped the golden age of American circuses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe delve into the contemporary transformations of the circus, from the whimsical Circus Oz in Australia to New York City's Big Apple Circus. The circus world is brought to life through the captivating stories of trick riders, tightrope walkers, sword swallowers, animal trainers, contortionists, and clowns, the men and women who create the sensational, raucous, titillating, and incomparable world of the circus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautifully illustrated and packed with historical detail, Linda Simons' vibrant history is as enchanting as a night at the big top itself. It offers a captivating glimpse into the rich heritage and enduring magic of the circus, reminding us of the timeless allure that has captured hearts for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 738g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 171 x 221 x 20 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781789147032\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Linda Simon","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44162051670266,"sku":"9781789147032","price":14.64,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1680878159945_book.jpg?v=1681110946","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-greatest-shows-on-earth-a-history-of-the-circus-9781789147032","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}