Father of the Modern Circus 'Billy Buttons'
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Father of the Modern Circus 'Billy Buttons' by Steve Ward
A definitive biography of Philip Astley drawn from contemporary sources, including first-hand accounts.
A former performer, teacher and director of a prize-winning youth circus, Steve Ward has worked for many years with circus groups worldwide. He has an MA researching the role of circus in education and has written widely on the subject. He has previously written two books on aspects of the circus, _Beneath the Big Top: A Social History of the Circus in Britain_ (2014) and _Sawdust Sisterhood: How Circus Empowered Women_ (2016). He still occasionally performs, creates and directs circus shows.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781526706874 |
| ISBN 10 | 1526706873 |
| Title | Father of the Modern Circus 'Billy Buttons' |
| Author | Steve Ward |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2018-04-16 |
| Number of pages | 126 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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