"Circus Parade" is a raw and unflinching examination of the traveling circus industry and the marginalized figures who lived within its shadows. Written by Jim Tully, a pioneer of hardboiled prose and social realism, this collection of interconnected sketches draws heavily from his own experiences as a laborer and drifter. Unlike the sanitized versions of circus life often presented to the public, Tully reveals a world defined by grit, exploitation, and the relentless struggle for survival. The narrative introduces a cast ... Read More
"Circus Parade" is a raw and unflinching examination of the traveling circus industry and the marginalized figures who lived within its shadows. Written by Jim Tully, a pioneer of hardboiled prose and social realism, this collection of interconnected sketches draws heavily from his own experiences as a laborer and drifter. Unlike the sanitized versions of circus life often presented to the public, Tully reveals a world defined by grit, exploitation, and the relentless struggle for survival. The narrative introduces a cast of characters ranging from cynical grifters and weary performers to the outcasts who found a home in the dust of the midway. Through vivid and often brutal depictions, Tully strips away the romanticism of the big top to expose the moral complexities and harsh realities of the American road. A seminal work of early 20th-century literature, "Circus Parade" stands as a powerful piece of Americana, offering a haunting and honest portrayal of life on the fringes of society. Its stark realism and empathetic treatment of the underclass continue to resonate with readers interested in the history of the circus and the evolution of the hardboiled genre. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Read Less
Add this copy of Circus Parade Format: Pb-Paperback to cart. $13.72, new condition, Sold by indoo rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Avenel, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 2009 by Kent State University Press / Black Squirrel Books.
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Add this copy of Circus Parade (Black Squirrel Books) to cart. $14.96, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Ruby rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2009 by The Kent State University Press.
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Add this copy of Circus Parade to cart. $15.00, good condition, Sold by Chatt PublicLibraryFoundation rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Chattanooga, TN, UNITED STATES, published 2005 by Kessinger Publishing.
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First edition. Fair. Front hinge weak. Endpaper covering the hinge is vertically torn. Cover soil and white stain. Cover has 2" vertical tear at top of backstrip, fraying. 280pp. Illus by William Gropper. (loc 581/1)
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Acceptable. Acceptable condition. No Dust Jacket (Circus, Fiction) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books.
Add this copy of Circus Parade to cart. $20.00, new condition, Sold by Archer's Used & Rare Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Kent, OH, UNITED STATES, published 2009 by Kent State Univ. Press.
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William Gropper. New Book. No Dust Jacket. Tully's hard-boiled classic about carnies and circus grifters. This edition w/ a fwd by friend and legend Harvey Pekar. Multiple copies available this title. Illustrator: William Gropper. Quantity Available: 5. Category: Ohio literature; ISBN/EAN: 9781606350010. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1273.
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Very Good with no dust jacket. Reprint. Red cloth stamped in gilt. Illustrated by William Gropper. A small mark to the bottom page edges, and dust soiling to the top of the pages. A sound copy, lacking the dust jacket. Based on Tully's time as a circus laborer, this novel presents the sordid side of small-time circus life.; 280 pages.
