ISBN: 9781936365036 - celebrations of curious characters (16 resultados)

Hardback. Condición: Fair. Celebrations of Curious Characters cracks open the personal vaults of Ricky Jay?raconteur, historian, and one of the world's great sleight-of-hand artists?exposing a wonderful world of amusing and arcane knowledge. Adapted from his popular radio series ?Jay's Journal of the Air," Celebrations of Curious Characters features one-page anecdotes of mind-bending performers (limbless jugglers, banjo-picking birds, Anglo-Texan saxophone-playing siamese twins) paired with engravings, mezzotints, and broadsheets from the author's remarkable collection. You'll find engaging vignettes on a daunting variety of topics: musical prodigies, cannon-ball catchers, conmen, card cheats, and performing politicians. Plus, a man who made a model of Lincoln Cathedral out of 1,000,800 bottle corks; a woman continuously pregnant for six-and-a-half years; a theatrical strong man who became the world's leading Egyptologist; and a healthy number of digressions on time, money, and the argot of thieves.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. Celebrations of Curious Characters cracks open the personal vaults of Ricky Jay?raconteur, historian, and one of the world's great sleight-of-hand artists?exposing a wonderful world of amusing and arcane knowledge. Adapted from his popular radio series ?Jay's Journal of the Air," Celebrations of Curious Characters features one-page anecdotes of mind-bending performers (limbless jugglers, banjo-picking birds, Anglo-Texan saxophone-playing siamese twins) paired with engravings, mezzotints, and broadsheets from the author's remarkable collection. You'll find engaging vignettes on a daunting variety of topics: musical prodigies, cannon-ball catchers, conmen, card cheats, and performing politicians. Plus, a man who made a model of Lincoln Cathedral out of 1,000,800 bottle corks; a woman continuously pregnant for six-and-a-half years; a theatrical strong man who became the world's leading Egyptologist; and a healthy number of digressions on time, money, and the argot of thieves.…

Hardback. Condición: Fair. Celebrations of Curious Characters cracks open the personal vaults of Ricky Jay?raconteur, historian, and one of the world's great sleight-of-hand artists?exposing a wonderful world of amusing and arcane knowledge. Adapted from his popular radio series ?Jay's Journal of the Air," Celebrations of Curious Characters features one-page anecdotes of mind-bending performers (limbless jugglers, banjo-picking birds, Anglo-Texan saxophone-playing siamese twins) paired with engravings, mezzotints, and broadsheets from the author's remarkable collection. You'll find engaging vignettes on a daunting variety of topics: musical prodigies, cannon-ball catchers, conmen, card cheats, and performing politicians. Plus, a man who made a model of Lincoln Cathedral out of 1,000,800 bottle corks; a woman continuously pregnant for six-and-a-half years; a theatrical strong man who became the world's leading Egyptologist; and a healthy number of digressions on time, money, and the argot of thieves.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. Celebrations of Curious Characters cracks open the personal vaults of Ricky Jay?raconteur, historian, and one of the world's great sleight-of-hand artists?exposing a wonderful world of amusing and arcane knowledge. Adapted from his popular radio series ?Jay's Journal of the Air," Celebrations of Curious Characters features one-page anecdotes of mind-bending performers (limbless jugglers, banjo-picking birds, Anglo-Texan saxophone-playing siamese twins) paired with engravings, mezzotints, and broadsheets from the author's remarkable collection. You'll find engaging vignettes on a daunting variety of topics: musical prodigies, cannon-ball catchers, conmen, card cheats, and performing politicians. Plus, a man who made a model of Lincoln Cathedral out of 1,000,800 bottle corks; a woman continuously pregnant for six-and-a-half years; a theatrical strong man who became the world's leading Egyptologist; and a healthy number of digressions on time, money, and the argot of thieves.…

hardcover. Condición: Very Good. McSweeneys Books; San Francisco, 2011. Hardcover. A Very Good, illustrated boards, binding sturdy and intact, slightly bumped top and bottom rear board corner, mild spine lean, trace handling/scuffing to boards, mild crimping to spine edges, without Dust wrapper. A nice, clean and unmarked copy. Large 8vo[octavo or approx. 9.25 x 9.75 inches]. 111pp., captions, index, acknowledgements, about the author, color and b&w illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.Please note: Oversized books/sets MAY require additional postage then what is quoted for 2.2lb book.…

Condición: good. Book is considered to be in good or better condition. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo. Hard cover books may show signs of wear on the spine, cover or dust jacket. Paperback book may show signs of wear on spine or cover as well as having a slight bend, curve or creasing to it. Book should have minimal to no writing inside and no highlighting. Pages should be free of tears or creasing. Stickers should not be present on cover or elsewhere, and any CD or DVD expected with the book is included. Book is not a former library copy.…

Condición: acceptable. Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable. Any access codes or passwords originally included with the book may be expired, used or no longer valid. Image is stock photo and cover art edition may be different than pictured.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. First Edition. Fine first edition (copyright 2011, no edition stated, no additional printings listed) . 112 pages, unmarked; DD0325 OVR62; 112 pages.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Book has no dust jacket. Pages of book are in Near Fine+ condition. Top and bottom ends of book cover have slight indentations; otherwise, cover in Near Fine condition. Book features one-page anecdotes of mind-bending performers on a variety of topics, exposing a wonderful world of amusing and arcane knowledge of the author. Additional pictures available upon request. …

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Presumed first edition. No additional date, edition or printing indicated. Fine hardback. No dust jacket. Only trivial, if any signs of age/wear/previous use.

Hardcover. Condición: As New. No Jacket. Bright, clean & tight copy, unread, in AS NEW condition, issued w/o dust jacket. "Never, I repeat, never in the annals of entertainment has one man devoted himself more dutifully, studied more scrupulously, and documented so diligently these bizarre and astonishing feats of physical and mental derring-do than the man they call 'America's Scholar of the Unusual'---magician, author, bon vivant, raconteur, prestidigitator extraordinaire, and a personal friend to whom I no longer owe a favor---Ricky Jay."---Steve Martin. Pristine, quite presentable & collectible.…

Hardcover. Condición: Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Book has minor rubbing to covers and the remnants of a former tag linger at the bottom of the back cover, otherwise in great shape. Well-bound with bright pages that are crisp and unmarked.

hardcover. Condición: As New.

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