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Pub. Date
2020
Physical Desc
192 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 31 cm
Description
From displays of the human form--both beautiful and grotesque--to tricks of illusion, and wonders from the far-off world, the sideshow has captivated audiences since its popularity arose in the Victorian Era, as a side attraction to circuses, fairgrounds, and exhibition halls. Learn true stories behind some of the most fascinating acts in both sideshow history and modern times, from the Fiji mermaid to Short E. Dangerously.
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
1 DVD (123 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
The immortal Dr. Parnassus and his daughter Valentina travel the countryside with his imaginarium show, a mirror that audience members enter and are given two different paths to follow. If they choose correctly they will find joy and happiness, but choose wrongly and things will be quite the opposite. The doctor must also discover the right course to follow. After making a deal with Mr. Nick years ago, he must choose the correct path if he is to save...
Author
Publisher
Taylor Trade Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
154 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
Description
Explores tattoo origins, women's labor history, circus life and the stories of several women from the late 19th century through the early 20th century who covered their bodies with tattoos and traveled the country, performing nearly nude for all to see. Includes information on Irene Woodward, Nora Hildebrandt, Artoria Gibbons, Betty Broadbent, Jean Furella Carroll, Ethel Martin, Emma de Burgh and others. Also includes some modern performers.
Series
Criterion collection volume 1194
Publisher
Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
[2023].
Formats
Description
Freaks: A tale of love, deception, and retribution set among troupe of carnival sideshow performers, shunned by society because of their physical deformities.
The unknown: An unrequited infatuation leads a circus knife-thrower on the run from the law into a troubled state, but when the circus owner discovers the desperate man's secret identity, things become markedly worse.
The mystic: A confederacy of unsavory characters conspire to cheat an heiress...
6) Fish Girl
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books
Pub. Date
2017
Physical Desc
182 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Description
"Fish Girl, a young mermaid living in a boardwalk aquarium, has never interacted with anyone beyond the walls of her tank until a chance encounter with an ordinary girl, Livia. Their growing friendship inspires Fish Girl's longing for freedom, independence, and a life beyond the aquarium tank"--
7) Horror
Publisher
Turner Entertainment Co
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (375 min.) : sd., col. and b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
House of Wax: in which a wax sculptor devises a murderous plan to restock his museum.
The Haunting: in which four individuals travel to a haunted house to study its supernatural phenomena.
Freaks: featuring a group of carnival performers who inflict revenge on a trapeze artist who mocks them.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: the classic tale of one man's disastrous attempts to harness the evil that resides in everyone.
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