"Under the Big Top" by Bruce Feiler 1st/1st HC/DJ 1995

Description: "Under the Big Top: A Season with the Circus" was written by Bruce Feiler and published by Scribner in New York in 1995. This is a hardcover, first edition, first printing of this highly enjoyable 288-page autobiography . The original price, as shown on the dustjacket front flap, was $23.00.Synopsis:“Both a great American adventure and a rare entry into a sheltered world, ‘Under the Big Top’ describes one man’s pursuit of every child’s fantasy: running away to join the circus. “Bruce Feiler’s unforgettable year as a clown will forever change your view of one of the world’s oldest art forms and remind you of how dreams can go horribly wrong—and then miraculously come true.”And from the reviews:“A stunning collective portrait of an ingrown community with its own history, hierarchy, and traditions.”—The New Yorker“Bruce Feiler is a keen and thoughtful observer . . . he forces circus goers to see the familiar spectacles anew.”—New York Times Book Review“A colorful, sometimes unsettling, pageant of circus life.”—Entertainment Weekly“As irresistible as cotton candy, as attention-grabbing as the death-defying trapeze act.”—Indianapolis Star “A gritty, haunting story.”—People“Sure-handed . . . dark-hued . . . extraordinary.”—Christian Science Monitor“Startling . . . romantic . . . seductive.”—Denver Post “Writing beautifully . . . Bruce Feiler penetrates the heart and soul of circus life with such stark clarity.”—Douglas BrinkleyThe book is in fine, collectible condition, with no torn or bent pages, no scratches, stains or inscriptions, no remainder marks, no price-clipping, no bookplate, no ex-library, no book club edition, no flaws of any sort. It is as new.The dustjacket is in equally fine shape and is protected in a clear and removable archival cover.Please see the photos for a fuller description and author profile.BOX F7PLEASE SEE THE OTHER TITLES NOW LISTED IN MY EBAY STORE: DISTANT VOYAGE BOOKSPAYPAL PREFERREDWill combine shipping.All items are well packed and are normally mailed within two days of payment being received.My 100% feedback rating is valuable to me. If you are satisfied with a transaction, please leave feedback and I will do the same.Questions welcome. Additional photographs on request.Note: Scrolling through my listings will locate books in these and many other categories:Animals; Art & Architecture; Biography; Children’s; Collecting & Collectibles; Entertainment, Film & Theater; Fiction; Food & Drink; Gardening; History; Military; Music; Natural History; Nautical; Photography; Science & Technology; Travel; Space; Sports; Transportation. New titles added almost daily.

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