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The Legend of Salt and Sauce
The Amazing Story of Britain's Most Famous Elephants

Jamie Clubb with Jim Clubb

Reveals the true story of Britain's most famous and feared elephants, and the people who knew them.

A4 • 148 pages
978 1 872904 36 8 • Paperback • £20.00

Published June 2008


Stewart Waghorn Circus Illustrations
King Pole No. 170 Extra


75 precise and detailed circus pictures drawn and painted by Stewart Waghorn RCA.

A4 • 72 pages
978 1 872904 41 2 • Paperback • £14.00

Published September 2008


"Somersaults and Somer-not!"
My Early Life In Variety and Circus, by Johnny Hutch MBE

King Pole No. 165 Extra


Tells the story of the early life of Johnny Hutch, who became one of the best acrobats and tumblers in variety and circus last century.

A4 • 48 pages
978 1 872904 31 3 • Paperback • £5.50

Published September 2007


Water Spectacles in the Circus
Aqua Shows Around the World, by Don Stacey
King Pole No. 159 Extra


An illustrated study of water shows in entertainment around the world.

A4 • 36 pages
978 1 872904 29 0 • Paperback • £5.00

Published September 2006


 

Bertram Mills - The Circus That Travelled by Train
CD-ROM


The book, long out of print, attracts high prices on the rar occasions it is on E-Bay. This CD-ROM contains the complete book in PDF form (viewable on your PC using Acrobat Reader) plus extras.

CD-ROM
978 1 872904 33 7• £35.00 (inc. VAT)

Published January 2008


Circus Dictionary
Over 1000 Circus Terms Defined


Traces the roots and lineage of modern circus terminology and records what to some extent is a secret language used by the circus people themselves. Provides definitions of the acts and some fascinating historical detail. Illustrated by over 120 colour and black and white photographs.

A4 • 96 pages
978 1 872904 27 6 • Cased • £21.00
978 1 872904 28 3 • Paperback • £14.00

Published February 2005


Billy Smart's Circus
A Pictorial History


From his New World Circus in 1946, Billy Smart's circus became Britain's largest travelling show. This is the story of the most famous circus, right up to Billy Smart's Quality Big Top Show of 2004. Contains a unique collection of archive photographs.

A4 • 140 pages
1 872904 25 4 • Cased • £30.00
1 872904 26 2 • Paperback • £20.00

Now OUT OF PRINT


Introducing the Circus
Third Edition


This lavishly illustrated book has been written in response to the need for information about Britain's most exciting invention, the circus. Provides answers to questions ranging from "How did the circus begin?" to " How can I buy circus posters or programmes?".

978 1 872904 24 5 • A4 Paperback • 32 pages • £5.00

Published March 2004


Circus Transport Photographs, Volume 2
1900-2002


Another unique collection of over 200 archive and colour photos of circus transport. Includes shows in Britain, Ireland, continental Europe, the USA, Australia and Asia. The vast majority of photos have not been published before. They range in time from the days of horse-drawn transport and street parades through to today's powerful motorway trucks. In addition, there are photos of circuses travelling by rail, by sea, and even by air. Many of the pictures highlight the colour schemes, lettering, and paintings of circus transport and the variety of vehicles, many custom-built or adapted.

978 1 872904 21 4 • A4 Paperback • 80 pages • £12.50

Published November 2002


Circus Transport Photographs, Volume 3
Compiled by Adrian Corti


Following the popularity of the first two volumes in this unique collection of photographs, this latest volume includes transport photographs from Britain, Ireland and the European continent. It includes chapters on: Rigid Vehicles; Tractors & Trailers; Articulated Vehicles; Box Offices and Showfronts; and other vehicles.

978 1 872904 34 4 • A4 Paperback • 72 pages • £14.00

Published June 2008


Zippo's Book of the Circus

Zippo the Clown introduces children to his circus and the circus way of life in this paperback with over 40 colour photos.

978 1 872904 12 2 • A5 Paperback • 26 pages • £2.50
(minimum order: 5 copies)


Clowns of the 20th Century!

A unique selection of over 200 colour and archive black and white photographs of circus clowns. Most of the photos have not been published before. From Coco and Charlie Cairoli to mime clowns and audience participation specialists - from Britain and around the world, with clowns from the Moscow State Circus, Cirque du Soleil, Ringling and the Big Apple in America, and Roncalli and Knie in Europe.

978 1 872904 18 4 • A4 Paperback • 80 pages • £14.00


Playbox Book of the Theatre

Introduces children to the magic of theatre by following a production of 1001 Nights of Scheherezade performed by under 12s in the Playbox Theatre company. The text is illustrated by over 40 colour photos.

978 1 872904 17 7• A5 Paperback • 26 pages • £3.99