Circus – Hit The North

Running Away With The Circus

The treatment of animals aside (thank goodness that’s dwindling now) I like the aesthetic, artistry and spectacle of the Victorian circus. The 19th century saw the rise of family circuses in Europe, the UK and America, with traditional acts such as horse acts, trapeze, jugglers, clowns and tumblers taking centre stage. There have been countlessContinue reading “Running Away With The Circus”

Actually, You Can Judge A Book…

…By looking at the cover, sometimes. Artwork on books is increasingly becoming more important, as it can illustrate the contents beautifully. Some are so gorgeous as to be collectible. One such case is with Angela Carter and her dazzling novel, Nights At The Circus. Her main character, Fevvers, is a stunning, buxom trapeze artist showgirlContinue reading “Actually, You Can Judge A Book…”