Theatrical and Circus Life; or Secrets of the Stage, Green Room and Sawdust Area Embracing a History of the Theatre from Shakespeare to the Present Day, & Abounding in Anecdotes Concerning the Most Prominent Actors & Actresses before the Public etc. by Jennings, John J - 1882

Theatrical and Circus Life; or Secrets of the Stage, Green-Room and Sawdust Arena. Embracing A History of the Theatre from Shakespeare's Time to the Present Day, And Abounding in Anecdotes concerning the Most Prominent actors and actresses before the public; Also, a Complete Exposition of the Mysteries of the Stage,Showing the Manner in which Wonderful Scenic and other Effects are Produced;The Origin and Growth of Negro Minstrelsy;The Most Astonishing Tricks of Modern Magicians, and aHistory of the Hippodrome, etc., etc.
St Louis: Sun Publishing Co., 1882, First Edition; Half Bound Leather8 full page color plates and hundreds of Engravings
Forty-five chapters on every conceivable aspect of the theater, its performers, opera, circus, magic, dancers... Chapters on the following:In addition to the above, there are sections on more general aspects of theater and behind the scenes, such as: At the Stage Door, preliminary info on productions, before the footlights, behind the scenes, in the dressing room, within the wings, stage superstition, unique talents of actors, illusions and illusionists, duties of various behind the scenes contributors such as the property man and various "attaches", the stage struck, the rehearsal,mashers and mashing, the maiden and the tenor, advertising "puff", the actress and the interviewer, On the Road, Jealousy...
An absolute wealth of anecdotes, characters, and happenings as well as a thorough understanding of the costs, efforts, and talents of the whole troupe. Not to be missed!
Condition: This original 1882 half leather bound book is a real beauty. With original marbled end pages and leather spine and corners, the shiny gilt on cover and spine, it is a rare find! Interior pages have normal foxing and a smudge here or there, but all in all, this is an exquisite personal copy of an unusual and complete book! Please note examples of the 8 color plates and of the the extensive number of engravings. We carefully photograph our items so that you can review details of condition. After your review of the photos, please ask any questions or request additional photos from us so that you can make the best buying decision.

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