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John H. Towsen

Clowns Hardcover – November 1, 1976

by John H. Towsen (Author)

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A pictorial and textual account of the evolution of clowning shows that clowns, usually identified with the circus, have played important roles in other forms of entertainment such as theatre, folk dances, and rituals and rodeos

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400 pages
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English
Publisher

E P Dutton
Publication date

November 1, 1976
ISBN-10

0801539625
ISBN-13

978-0801539626
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Publisher : E P Dutton (November 1, 1976)
Language : English
Hardcover : 400 pages
ISBN-10 : 0801539625
ISBN-13 : 978-0801539626
Item Weight : 1.85 pounds

Best Sellers Rank: #2,409,580 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #40,742 in Performing Arts (Books)

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lesdix

great book about clowns

Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2019

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excellent academic history of clowns. Fascinating, well written, easy to read, and occasionally very funny (not sure how intentionally).

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R. Potter

Well written, well researched

Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2014

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Still considered "the Bible" by many who are interested in clown history. It follows the art form academically through many cultures and how it has evolved in Western theater into what we think of as the "modern clown." Towsen has done his research thoroughly and the fascinating notes on surviving diagrams and bits of business enrich our understanding of how clowns have fit into theater, circus and society for thousands of years.

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Gale

The Best Book on Clowns I've Read

Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2014

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I have taught Clown since 1976, and have never found a better book than "Clowns" to share with my students. John Towsen's book is so readable. He lays out the history of clowns going back to Commedia Dell'Arte and The Festival of Fools. He shows how clowns had a role for all cultures and people, from the American Indians to Bali. The photos he uses give the reader great examples of the best clowns in the world. I wish it were still in print so that all students of clowning could see where their tribe came from.

4 people found this helpful

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Houdini

Great book

Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2012

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If you want a well-written and interesting history of Clowns, this is the book. IT's really educational and a good read. Can not recommend it enough.

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Stephen Stern

5 stars

Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2017

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Tried to give 5 stars but the computer leapt ahead. I love the book!

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PrayzHymn

Simply the Best

Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2014

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If you want the best book written on the history of clowns and clowning (I'm not talking about birthday parties, but physical comedy from ancient times to Charlie Chaplin to the present day) you do not have to look any further. All circus clowns know: this is the book to have!!!

3 people found this helpful

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Lafern

A must-have for any theatre Library

Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2014

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This book is a classic. Well researched, well written, with beautiful photos and illustrations.
A great read for clowns, actors and theater historians.

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Pete

Very interesting story and inspiring characters

Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2012

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The book is very interesting and the author has developed a nice and friendly narrative. Really happy of having bought this product.

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