@article{1460182,
      recid = {1460182},
      author = {Albrecht, Ernest J.,},
      title = {The contemporary circus : art of the spectacular /},
      publisher = {Scarecrow Press,},
      address = {Lanham, Md. :},
      pages = {xiv, 262 pages :},
      year = {2006},
      abstract = {"The fun, energy, and hard work integral to the exciting  world of the circus is lovingly captured in The  Contemporary Circus: Art of the Spectacular, an in depth  look at the creative process of today's circuses. Through  numerous personal interviews with directors, designers,  composers and performers, author Ernest Albrecht provides a  unique inside view of the journey through which the most  innovative and exciting modern circuses are produced, from  the director and production team to the performers, and  from designing the circus to setting it to music. Case  studies of specific productions by the Big Apple Circus,  Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, and Cirque du Soleil  illuminate the artistic give-and-take necessary in such a  collaborative process, proving the circus a true art form,  one as artistic as theatre or dance. A variety of  performers such as animal trainers, dancers, and clowns  discuss their approach to their individual specialties, and  the text concludes with an examination of the world's  circuses and schools and their methods for training circus  artists. A full photo spread of 30 beautiful photos will  help inspire and enlighten artists and fans  alike."--Publisher's website},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/1460182},
}