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Book Review
We're
riding a big top high over this first review of my new book,
due out on Amazon by World Circus Day this Saturday, April 15.
The full in-depth write up will appear in the May issue of Midwest Book Review.
Photos of La Norma. She's the star of the cover. Among many photos I referred to book designer Brian Pearce for his consideration -- as well as linking him to Tim Tegge's archives -- to my delight one of Brian's selections was La Norma, and best of all, he placed her in what I think of as the center ring ring spot. And he spent some time making a rather grainy image less grainy.
Another welcome surprise, and I had nothing whatsoever to do with this, the three photos Brian selected represent the three staples of circus: Animals, acrobatic daredevils, and clowns. I love the parade of showgirls and elephants!