Buy this book on-line Staub, Christian (photog) ; Fries, Hanny (illus) ; Glock (introduction) : CircusJohn Lane The Bodley Head Ltd., London, 1957
104 pages (complete). A Swiss photographer, a Swiss artist, a Swiss clown have combined to produce this mesmerising book about European circuses. Staub's photographs have his hallmark stillness in moments of great confusion and busyness. Fries's sketches (10 of them) meanwhile, with their thin, sharp strokes convey the energy and crackle of circus-life. A vivacious book in happy repair. The dustjacket is enclosed by a clear cellophane protective cover. The dustjacket itself is worn, creased, intact and sure. Yet, the energies of the photograph still race from the covers. The boards have some shelving wear but are otherwise healthy and tight. Inside, the contents are sure, firm, confident. The pages are expressive, creative, clean, clear, very certain, at times poignant and moving, at other times engrossing and involving. fk. Book Condition: Fair. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Poor Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Staub, Christian (photog) ; Fries, Hanny (illus) ; Glock (introduction) : Circus. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including atlases, first editions, livres anciens, livres illustrées and collectables. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |