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Brunsdale, Maureen, author.
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Concello, Art (Arthur M.), 1911-2001.
Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Combined Shows -- History.
Circus -- United States -- History.
Circus -- Economic aspects.
Aerialists -- United States -- Biography.
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In the shadow of the...
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In the shadow of the big top : the life of Ringling's unlikely circus savior / Maureen Brunsdale.
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Brunsdale, Maureen, author.
Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2023]
Subjects
Concello, Art (Arthur M.), 1911-2001.
Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Combined Shows -- History.
Circus -- United States -- History.
Circus -- Economic aspects.
Aerialists -- United States -- Biography.
ISBN:
9781538172100 (hardcover) :
1538172100 (hardcover)
Description:
xiii, 213 pages, 12 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm
Contents:
Introduction -- Truant and prodigy: 1911-1929 -- The upswing: 1930-1938 -- Counting the house: 1939-1942 -- "The world's greatest and goddamnest!": 1943-1945 -- "Nothin' but money!": 1946-1948 -- Hollywood comes calling: 1949-1953 -- Out from under the canvas: 1954-1960 -- The ugly American: 1961-1964 -- Diversification: 1965-1984 -- Closing the circle: 1984-2001.
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"The first-ever biography of Art Concello, one of the world's greatest trapeze artists and circus businessmen, this book goes beyond the showmanship displayed in the ring to reveal the inner workings of the circus that could both thrill a crowd and make incredible money"--Provided by publisher.
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Hawaii State Library
Art, Music & Recreation
791.3092 Concello Br
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