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FREAKS, GEEKS & STRANGE GIRLS: SIDESHOW BANNERS FROM THE GREAT AMERICAN MIDWAY
Johnson, Randy, Jim Secreto & Teddy Varndell. Honolulu, HI: Hardy Marks Publications, 1996. First Edition. Oblong 4to. Pictorial Self-Wrappers. Near Fine.. 168pp, profusely illustrated in color and b&w. By far the coolest book to date documenting the lost art of the Carny Sideshow Banner, "Freaks, Geeks & Strange Girls" juxtaposes scores of images of the banners themselves along with photos of human anomalies, and contemporary artworks by the likes of Joel-Peter Witkin, Ed Paschke, Karl Wirsum, and Roger Brown. A handsome example of the 1996 first paperbound Hardy Marks edition showing just a bit of light overall wear. 0-945367-19-8 Inventory Number: 023938