{"title":"Mark St Leon","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Mark St Leon, an esteemed author renowned for his contributions to the fields of arts and culture. With a particular focus on the enchanting realm of circuses, St Leon’s works offer readers a fascinating glimpse into the rich history and cultural significance of this mesmerising art form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his standout works, \u003cem\u003eCircus\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the intricate tapestry of circus history, revealing the passion, creativity, and resilience of the performers who have captivated audiences for generations. This book, like many of his writings, is a testament to St Leon’s thorough research and storytelling prowess, making it an essential read for anyone intrigued by the world of performance and spectacle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Mark St Leon’s collection to uncover the magic and wonder of circus life, and gain a deeper appreciation for the cultural phenomena that have entertained and inspired audiences across the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"circus-by-mark-st-leon-9781877096501","title":"Circus","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eCircus: The Australian Story\u003c\/em\u003e, author Mark St Leon presents a comprehensive, entertaining, and visually stunning history of circus in Australia. His interest was sparked by his insatiable curiosity about his own family's celebrated past in Australian circus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will read how a colonial circus industry developed out of its Old World roots; how the saga of circus is woven into the historical fabric of modern Australia; how circus in Australia absorbed influences from as far afield as America, Japan, and Europe; how Australia has been visited by some of the world's major circus companies; and how Australia's circus people have coped with unrelenting social, cultural, technological, and economic change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will also read how Australia has been a significant developer and exporter of circus talent. The 'world's greatest bareback rider', May Wirth, and the Indigenous wirewalker, Con Colleano, though forgotten in Australia, are regarded internationally as among the finest circus artists of modern times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe author shows how circus in Australia today, in both its traditional and contemporary genres, is the outcome of a continuum that extends, not only over some 175 years of modern Australia's history, but back to its London, medieval, and ancient roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47076482646252,"sku":"9781877096501","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8748773482856.jpg?v=1765198637"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/mark-st-leon.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}