Fairground Art: The Art Forms of Travelling Fairs, Carousels and Carnival Midways

Weedon, Geoff; Richard Ward. Fairground Art: The Art Forms of Travelling Fairs, Carousels and Carnival Midways. New York: Abbeville Press, ND. Fourth Printing. Sm. oblong folio. 312pp. Gold-stamped red leatherette in original color photographic dust jacket. Illustrated endpapers and title-page. “Fairground Art is the first book ever to thoroughly reveal the fascinating history of this unique art form. Featuring over 1,100 illustrations – more than 700 in extravagant color – it has been described by the Los Angeles Herald Examiner as “a magical delight” and by the Financial Times as “a dazzling tour-de-force of riotous color…which must now be considered the definite work…An indispensable guide for dealers and collectors.” Small black stain on front cover. Tight copy with dust jacket and binding in near fine, interior in fine condition. vg. Hardcover. (29241) $65