Learned Pigs & Fireproof Women: A History Of Unique, Eccentric & Amazing Entertainers
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Ricky Jay
Binding: Hardback
Published: Guild Publishing, 1987
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
This fascinating work of popular history chronicles the lives of extraordinary performers who captivated audiences with their unique and often bizarre talents. Ricky Jay, a master storyteller and historian of the unusual, presents a collection of incredible individuals, from learned pigs and ventriloquists to fireproof women and sword swallowers. The book vividly details their acts, their struggles, and their enduring impact on the world of entertainment, offering a captivating glimpse into the history of human curiosity and the art of the spectacle. It is a compelling read for anyone interested in the fringes of performance and the captivating individuals who defied convention.
Author: Ricky Jay
Binding: Hardback
Published: Guild Publishing, 1987
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
This fascinating work of popular history chronicles the lives of extraordinary performers who captivated audiences with their unique and often bizarre talents. Ricky Jay, a master storyteller and historian of the unusual, presents a collection of incredible individuals, from learned pigs and ventriloquists to fireproof women and sword swallowers. The book vividly details their acts, their struggles, and their enduring impact on the world of entertainment, offering a captivating glimpse into the history of human curiosity and the art of the spectacle. It is a compelling read for anyone interested in the fringes of performance and the captivating individuals who defied convention.