The new netflix documentary circus of books shows how director rachel mason was part of a typical american family. Im looking for a time travel book from my childhood. The unlikely legacy, the story of john ringling, the circus and. As well as adult novelties, lubes, and dvds, posters, magazines and books of gay interest. These grandparents sold gay porn for decades and almost. The great jerusalem artichoke circus university of. How would you asses the attractiveness of the circus. When the masons started out in the early 1980s, circus of books and the gay bars were places where people would go to meet, to find each other, said west hollywood mayor john duran. How circus of books unlikely owners became heroes in the queer.
At its height in the 1980s and 1990s, circus of books was among the nations most prolific distributors of gay porn. The little circus that still comes to town macleans. The booksellers, a documentary about the world of rare book dealers and how they plan to survive the internet. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the circus skeletons in the cupboard series book. Known for her clear and accessible writing, granfield has penned many young adult publications as well as adult nonfiction books. The great jerusalem artichoke circus is as compelling as a good novel.
In 1982, when the owner was having financial problems, it was taken over by barry mason, a former special effects engineer and inventor, and his wife karen, a former journalist, who had been working as distributors for larry flynt s publications. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every. One of the few comprehensive circus history books available, with. Netflix documentary circus of books shines a light on lgbt and u. Circus of books features barry and karens children rachel, josh and micah. When the masons started out in the early 1980s, circus of books and the gay bars were places where people would go to meet, to find each other, said west hollywood mayor john duran, who is gay. Nov 5, 2015 vintage 1980s childrens paper doll book benny brown bears circus a punch and play story book by 20thcenturycool on etsy.
Our list includes board books, picture books, and chapter books. Early pioneers of the contemporary circus genre included. So, lets meet josh mason on instagram and get to know the netflix star better. Gerry cottles circus 1970s and 1980s has 1,396 members. Get the best deals on circus 19801999 biweekly magazines when you. Known for her clear and accessible writing, granfield. Best nonfiction circus books the best books on circus history. Netflix documentary circus of books highlights lgbt, u. We sell books, mags and videos, of adult and general interest. Dans le documentaire circus of books, rachel mason retrace le. Usa no markings, there is a 1 closed tear to the bottom edge of the front cover, stress creases to covers, good copy, with the four clown prints in colour laid in and with the 8 page mail order catalgoue intact and still attached to the spine of the book. With bright patterns, gorgeous cover design and often fantastic illustration, these are books meant to excite the eyes as well as the mind.
How circus of books unlikely owners became heroes in the. I was a fixture at circus of books in the 1980 s and 90s. Karen and barry mason, the couple who ran the circus of books gay. An album won six awards, including a place on the best of the best list by chicago public library. In 1982, when the owner was having financial problems, it was taken over by barry mason, a former special effects. Linda granfield is a widely published author whose book circus. The unlikely legacy, the story of john ringling, the circus and sarasota. When rachel mason was growing up in west hollywood in the 1980s, her parents, karen and barry mason, went to work each day at a bookstore but not any bookstore. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. With just over a week until it lands on netflix, the streaming giant has dropped the trailer for its new documentary film circus of books, which tells the story of the jewish straight couple who built a gayporn empire in the 1980s barry and karen mason ran circus of books.
A history of the circus, by george speaight the circus diaries. From the 20th century and earlier, enjoy these beautiful, collectible childrens books. Having just seen the secret policemans ball i was interested to read about the birth of english satire including the. Abebooks, an amazon company, offers millions of new, used, and outofprint books.
A history of the circus hardcover december 1, 1980. They flipped around the name and helped the store grow. Netflixs circus of books tells the family story of the. Ringling bros and barnum and bailey circus abebooks. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. Book circus and universal news on las palmas and hollywood. Step right up and check out these 10 great books set in the circus. Bharati mukherjee the washington post book world ringmaster irving introduces act. We found circus of books josh mason on instagram where. Board books are best for babies and toddlers from ages newborn to 2 or 3.
Unbeknownst to many in the community it served, the store was cultivated. Its bright, lively, and colorful, sometimes hiding dark secrets, and always providing a backdrop for interesting characters. The masons took control of the recently shuttered circus of books, on santa monica boulevard in the heart of west hollywood, in 1982, when the aids crisis was ramping up and. List of books and articles about circus history online research. Netflix doc circus of books shines a light on lgbtq and. Pre 1980s childrens book with weird cat drawings ugly noses. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Book circus became a major magazine distribution point for the masons. It took place in a circus, and the book began with a clown asking the reader to hold a string for. Barry was convicted on a porn charge, but bill clinton would later. Barnum original, musical, comedy, broadway opened in new york city apr 30, 1980 and played through may 16, 1982. In the 80s, circus of books was caught in an fbi sting as the reagan administration cracked down on pornography.
Group for fans of the original gerry cottles circus in the 70s and 80s and early 90s to. The couple closed circus of books second location, in silver lake, in 2016, and plan to close this one, in west hollywood, on february 1. Aug, 2015 the circus has been covered in a wide variety of books. It sold sex toys and porn alongside books about gay liberation. Internet killed the video store in the documentary circus of books, which examines the history of a longrunning porn shop and adult goods store in west hollywood that closed in 2019. The night circus is the real deal, the kind of novel that will appeal to romantics, history buff, circus aficionados, mystery fans, and lovers of a good story. The circus of books store may be closed, but theres a. The night circus by erin morgenstern, paperback barnes. The masons and circus of books also played an important role in perhaps the biggest story of the 1980s. At its height in the 1980s and 1990s, circus of books was among the. See more ideas about book of circus, books and vintage circus. The store opened at 8230 santa monica boulevard in west hollywood as book circus. Steeped in circus lore, filled with evocative scenes of magic and illusion, enriched by characters as varied as the clockmaker who crafted the circus. The night circus by erin morgenstern, water for elephants by sara gruen, something wicked this way comes by ray bradbury, g.
The circus as a setting is ripe for literature, television shows, movies, and stories of all kinds. The owner was their biggest customer from the very start. The story of circusasindia is told with gusto and delightful irreverence. The masons bought the shop previously known as book circus since it opened in 1960 in 1982, when it was close to bankruptcy. The book deals with the formation of aefs at marshall, a company founded about. Has many valuable ads worth alot to collectors of vintage ads. To help you find the right books for you and your young reader, weve compiled a list of the best kids books about the circus. Karen and barry mason were an average couple living the 1980s. A son of the circus by john irving, paperback barnes. The circus skeletons in the cupboard series book 4 kindle edition by griffithsjones, a. The great jerusalem artichoke circus university of minnesota press.
The creativity, color and design variation of books is showcased better in childrens books than perhaps any other genre. It belonged to the era of street railways, few automobiles and wideeyed. Circus of books is the history of lgbtq media and censorship. In discussing the performance, the author goes back to the 18th century and the origins of the modern circus and across every continent to trace the development of everything from aerial acts to zebra training an update of coxes 1951 publication, hamden, ct. At the stores height in the 1980s, the masons got into gay porn film distribution, releasing, among other titles, the jeff stryker classic stryker force. In 1981, near the end of americas second postworld war ii energy crisis, and at the onset of the nations most recent farm crisis, american energy farming systems began to sell and distribute what it. The item youve selected was not added to your cart. Childrens literature has many notable options when it comes to the circus. Circus is a novel written by the scottish author alistair maclean. Circus oz, forged in australia in 1977 from soapbox circus 1976 and new circus 1973. The circus skeletons in the cupboard series book 4. Its curtains for circus of books in west hollywood weho.