Author: WEEDON, GEOFFREY; WARD, RICHARD
Title: Fairground Art : The Art Forms of Travelling Fairs, Carousels, and Carnival Midways
Description: U.K.: Abbeville Press, Incorporated, 1985. Second Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0896595293. 312 pages. Index. "The first book ever to thoroughly reveal the fascinating history of this unique art form. Featuring over 1,100 illustrations - more than 700 in extravagent color - it has been described by the Los Angeles Herald Examiner as 'a magical delight' and by the Financial Times as 'a dazzling tour-de-force of riotous color... which must now be considered the definitive work... An indispensable guide for dealers and collectors.'" - from dust jacket. Several short closed tears to dust jacket which is now preserved in a glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. Light wear to clean and unmarked book. Binding sound. A quality copy.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; FAIRS ART Fairground Art : The Art Forms of Travelling Fairs, Carousels, and Carnival Midways Circus. Very Good in Good dust jacket .

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