Clowns: In Conversation is a groundbreaking collection of interviews
expanded in this second edition to include over 30 of the greatest
clowns on earth. In discussion with clown aficionados Ezra LeBank and
David Bridel, these legends of comedy reveal the origins, inspirations,
techniques, and philosophies that underpin their remarkable odysseys.
These artists speak candidly about their first encounters with clowning
and circus, the crucial decisions that carved out the foundations of
their style, and the role of teachers and mentors who shaped their
development. Follow the twists and turns that changed the direction of
their art and careers, as they explore the role of failure and
originality in their lives and performances, and examine the development
and evolution of the signature routines that became each clown's
trademark. This new edition has been fully updated and expanded,
bringing in Lila Monti, Cristina Marti, Leo Bassi, Danise Payne, Bernice
Collins, Ketch, Robert Dunn, Nina Conti, Hélène Gustin and Tanja Simma,
Michelle Matlock, Shannan Calcutt, and Gardi Hutter.
Clowns is a unique and definitive study on the art of the clown,
exploring their role in the modern world - a fascinating series of
discussions for students, scholars, and teachers of clowning.
