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Women of Illusion
A Circus Family's History
ISBN: 0312177186
ISBN-13: 9780312177188
Format: Hardcover
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Summary
The charmed secret life of one circus family is explored in this study by an academic who not only tells the family's story but also analyzes it in theoretical terms, examining the ways their lives illuminate theories of identity and performance.
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: St Martins Pr
Published date: 2001
Size: 5.75 x 8.5 inches
Weight: 1.2 pounds
Pages: 348
Publisher's Notes
The lure of the circus tempts every child, but what's the truth behind the glitter? Seldom do you come across insiders who have left the circus and are willing to tell their stories. In Women of Illusion, Donnalee Frega presents just such a tale as she narrates the fascinating story of one circus family, the Hubers. Just as the circus audience only sees the glitter and the smiles, the Huber family only exhibits a proud face. But there is a surprising reality underneath, covered by the perpetual re-creation of self and the manipulation of identity. Frega reveals what no ticket-buyer ever sees: a hard life punctuated by wandering, violence, and disaster, sometimes fatal. Drawing insightful conclusions on performance, identity, and image, Women of Illusion offers us a rare glimpse of life behind of the walls of the glittering Big Top.
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Women of Illusion: A Circus Family's History (Qty: 2)
Frega, Donnalee
St. Martin's Press. Hardcover. 0312177186 Hardcover - [DONNALEE FREGA] WOMEN OF ILLUSION . Very Good. ( more information) Offered by The Book Keeper, LLC (United States)
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Women of Illusion: A Circus Family's History
Donnalee Frega
St. Martin's Press. Used - Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! ( more information) Offered by Better World Books (United States)
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Women of Illusion: A Circus Family's Story
Frega, Donnalee
Gordonsville, Virginia, U.S.A.: St Martins Pr, 2001. 348 pages. Ex-library with typical marks, light wear and discoloring; tight book; the dj has light wear to edges; wrapped; attached to covers. "..the fascinating story of one proud circus family, The Hubers. Circus audiences are shown only sequins and smiles; the Hubers share tales of daring aerial exploits and individual courage. But Frega manages to discover a surprising reality of circus life as well: a perpetual reinvention and maniuplation of personal identity. She reveals what no ticker buyer ever sees: a hard life punctuated by uncertainty, wandering and violence; a life that demands tremendous inner strength of those determined to find security, happiness, and love.". ISBN: 0312177186. Hard Cover. Good Plus/Good Plus. Ex-Library. ( more information) Offered by Easy Chair Books (United States)
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Women of Illusion: A Circus Family's History
Frega, Donnalee
Gordonsville, Virginia, U.S.A.: St Martins Pr, 2001 VG/VG. VERY GOOD/Very Good. Illus. by SOFMW. ( more information) Offered by MEADOR BOOKS (United States)
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Women of Illusion : A Circus Family's Story
Frega, Donnalee
New York, NY, U.S.A.: Saint Martin's Press, LLC, 2001. Palgrave for St. Martin's Press, NY 2001. First Edition/First Printing HB/DJ with mylar cover Fine/FIne, clean and bright unread, unmarked book, B/W photos/old prints. The lure of the Circus. The Hubers share tales of daring aerial exploits, the reality of circus life, show biz under the Big Top. ISBN: 0312177186. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. CIRCUS PERFORMING ARTS. ( more information) Offered by ALL ABOUT AUTHORS (United States)
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Women of Illusion: A Circus Family's History
Frega, Donnalee
Gordonsville, Virginia, U.S.A.: St Martins Pr, 2001 Ex-library with the usual library markings (if not for the library markings this copy would be graded 'fine'), overall a very crisp and clean first edition! Dj is nicely preserved in a brand new protective mylar plastic cover! 348 uncreased historical and death-defying pages!"The lure of the circus tempts every child, but what's behind the glittering spectacle? Rarely do insiders reveal their personal lives. In Women of Illusion, Donnalee Frega presents the fascinating story of one proud circus family, The Hubers. Circus audiences are shown only sequins and smiles; the Hubers share tales of daring aerial exploits and individual courage.......". First Edition / First Printing. Blue Boards. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library. ( more information) Offered by Conover Books (United States)
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Women of Illusion A Circus Family's History
Frega, Donnalee
St. Martin's Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 2001. Hardcover. 0312177186 . Dust jacket shows faint markings, blue paper on boards is very minimally bumped at edges. No internal markings. Memoirs. Pasadena's premier independent new and used bookstore. ; 1.21 x 8.53 x 5.75 Inches; 348 pages; The lure of the circus that tempts every child has always seemed a world of never-ending fun. But <i>Women of Illusion</i> is a circus tale like none you've ever heard. Seldom do you come across insiders who have left the circus and are willing to tell their stories; <i>Women of Illusion</i> presents just such a tale. Based on hundreds of hours of interviews with Betty Huber, the eighty-year- old matriarch of the Cirkus Brumbach, and painstaking research into the history and culture of the circus, Donnalee Frega narrates a fascinating story of one circus family, the Hubers. Just as the circus audience only sees the glitter and the smiles, the Huber family only exhibits a proud face. But there is a surprising reality underneath, covered by the perpetual re-creation of self and the manipulation of identity. Frega untangles these layers and guides us through the glamour and the adventures, but also reveals what no ticket-buyer ever sees: a hard life punctuated by wandering, violence, and disaster, sometimes fatal. Drawing insightful conclusions on performance, identity, and image, <i>Women of Illusion</i> offers us a rare insight into a unique cultural sphere. . ( more information) Offered by Book Alley (United States)
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WOMEN OF ILLUSION, A CIRCUS FAMILY'S STORY
Frega, Donnalee
Gordonsville, Virginia, U.S.A.: St Martins Pr, 2001 348 PAGES. TAN & BLACK PICTORIAL JACKET. BOOK IS CLEAN, BRIGHT AND SECURE.. FIRST PRINT. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. BIOGRAPHY. ( more information) Offered by Jacque Mongelli (United States)
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Women of Illusion: A Circus Family's History
Donnalee Frega
St. Martin, 2001. Hardcover. New. Different cover.Brand new itemPlease contact us immediately with any problem/concern with your order ( more information) Offered by Booksetc (United States)
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Women of Illusion: A Circus Family's History
Frega, Donnalee
New York: Palgrave/St. Martin's Press, 2001. Blue cloth binding. x, 348 pp. Dust jacket in fresh protective mylar.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo. ( more information) Offered by Turn-The-Page Books (United States)
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Women of Illusion: a Circus Family's Story
Frega, Donnalee
New York: Palgrave/St. Martin's Press , 2001 AS NEW IN AS NEW dustjacket; octavo; 349 pp (including notes and bibliography); excellent clean tight copy in protective mylar cover. First Edition. Hard Cover. ( more information) Offered by Wollman Books (United States)
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Women of Illusion: A Circus Family's History
Frega, Donnalee
Gordonsville, Virginia, U.S.A.: St Martins Pr, 2001. Base of book's spine is just a tiny bit pushed else very clean, straight and tight. Dustjacket is crisp and whole and now in acid-free mylar wrapper.. First Printing. Binding is Boards. Near Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Athena's Book Shop (United States)
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Women of Illusion: A Circus Family's History
Frega, Donnalee
New York: St Martins Press, 2001 The book has a small book plate on the front paste down.. First Edition - First Printing. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. ( more information) Offered by Mark Henderson (United States)
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Women of Illusion : A Circus Family's Story
Frega, Donnalee
New York, NY, U.S.A.: Palgrave Publishers, Limited, 2001. Stated First Edition. Hard Cover. As New/As New. Women of Illusion: A Circus Family's History A behind-the-scenes look at life in the circus offers compelling and sometimes painful truths and unique insights about a performing family that copes with constant self-recreations, constant wandering, and the looming threat of disaster 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by D and C Books (formerly D and D Books) (United States)
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Women of Illusion. A Circus Family's Story
Frega, Donnalee
2001 Palgrave, NY; ISBN 0-312-17718-6.. 1st printing, hardcover, dust jacket; both the book and jacket are in fine condition. The story of the Hubers, an American Circus family. ( more information) Offered by Al Mason - Books (United States)
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Women of Illusion: A Circus Family's Story
Frega, Donnalee
Palgrave for St. Martin's Press, NY, 2001. First Edition/First Printing. hardcover with dust jacket. VG/VG, clean and bright book, former library. B/W photos/old prints. The lure of the Circus. The Hubers share tales of daring aerial exploits, the reality of circus life, show biz under the Big Top. 2 ISBN: 0312177186. ( more information) Offered by Snooty Literary Society (United States)
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Women of Illusion: A Circus Family's History
Frega, Donnalee
St. Martin's Press. Hardcover. 0312177186 New with very slight shelf wear from time on shelf (like you'd see at a major chain). We ship daily, provide personalized customer service and want you to have a great experience purchasing from us. Thank you for your consideration. . New. ( more information) Offered by BennettBooksLtd (United States)
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