Hammer, Carl & Gideon Bosker. FREAK SHOW: SIDESHOW BANNER ART. San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 1996. First Edition. Oblong 8vo. Pictorial Self-Wrappers. Fine. 94pp, profusely illustrated in color and b&w. Photographs by Gideon Bosker. This is a remarkable little book that details in vivid photos the lost art of the Carny Sideshow Banner. Come see Lobster Boy, Toad Man, Spidora, Eeka, Barracuda Ape, Alligator Skin Girl, Knotty - the World's Ugliest Man, and many, many more! There is also a short chapter on Tattooing banners. A pristine copy. 0-8118-0707-X Inventory Number: 020491 $ 45.00   We're not set up for e-commerce but if you send us a message by clicking the button on the right, we'll get back to you promptly with ordering information.
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