Victoria Gewirz Circus Journey
Victoria Gewirz, a self-described »professional circus-tent-goer«, has spent over thirty years returning to the ring, drawn by its timeless allure and deep-rooted nostalgia. In this intimate yet dynamic book, she captures a living tradition that continues to enchant across generations, rekindling the awe and wonder of childhood. Through striking black-and-white film photographs, Gewirz traces the full arc of the circus experience—from the popcorn counter to the charged immediacy of live performance: tightrope walkers, jugglers, and clowns. Moving beyond the visible stage, she also guides us behind the scenes into rarely seen spaces, revealing the lives and labor behind the show. Featuring a foreword by former Life editor-inchief Bill Shapiro and a pop-up illustration by renowned paper engineer Bruce Foster, this publication is a tribute to the enduring magic of the circus.
Hardcover with die cut dust jacket and pop-up
ca. 23 × 32 cm
ca. 160 pages
ca. 80 b / w illustrations
English
Available soon
ISBN 978-3-96900-239-1
2026
Product information "Victoria Gewirz"
Victoria Gewirz, a self-described »professional circus-tent-goer«, has spent over thirty years returning to the ring, drawn by its timeless allure and deep-rooted nostalgia. In this intimate yet dynamic book, she captures a living tradition that continues to enchant across generations, rekindling the awe and wonder of childhood. Through striking black-and-white film photographs, Gewirz traces the full arc of the circus experience—from the popcorn counter to the charged immediacy of live performance: tightrope walkers, jugglers, and clowns. Moving beyond the visible stage, she also guides us behind the scenes into rarely seen spaces, revealing the lives and labor behind the show. Featuring a foreword by former Life editor-inchief Bill Shapiro and a pop-up illustration by renowned paper engineer Bruce Foster, this publication is a tribute to the enduring magic of the circus.
Hardcover with die cut dust jacket and pop-up
ca. 23 × 32 cm
ca. 160 pages
ca. 80 b / w illustrations
English
Available soon
ISBN 978-3-96900-239-1
2026
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