- Paperback: 456 pages
- Publisher: New York University Press (October 1997)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0814718868
- ISBN-13: 978-0814718865
- Product Dimensions: 2.3 x 1.5 x 0.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 299 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,228,897 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"An outstanding assessment of higher education, and also a detailed and accurate account of the Stern School of Business." -John D. Guilfoil, Associate Dean, Stern School of Business
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Dioramas and panoramas, freaks and magicians, waxworks and menageries, obscure relics and stuffed animals . . . a dazzling assortment of curiosities attracted the gaze of the 19th-century spectator at the dime museum. Author Andrea Stulman Dennett recaptures this ephemeral and scarcely documented institution of American culture from the margins of history. 24 illustrations .
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Great history, but could use more analysis,
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This review is from: Weird and Wonderful (Paperback)
This is a highly detailed history of an unusual topic: American dime museums. Dennett does a good job of examining an institution which combined a thirst for 'useful knowledge' with amusements and entertainment. Her discussions of the economics of running a dime museum are especially interesting.I would, however, have liked more cultural analysis and less fact-listing; more conclusion and less premsies.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Lots of words and a good history book on wacky museums,
By John Preble "UCM Museum Director" (ABITA SPRINGS, LA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Weird and Wonderful (Paperback)
I have read this book more than once. I would have given it 5 stars but it didn't have enuf pictures. Anyway - if you are interested in wacky museums and freak shows - this gives the reader a good background on the subject.
4.0 out of 5 stars
"Come one, Come all!",
By A Customer
This review is from: Weird and Wonderful (Paperback)
Here's a delightful and informative reference written in a breezy style and enhanced by a keen insight into popular culture and entertainment.A terrific historical overview of a forgotten genre of education and entertainment, the book has amazing parallels to today's museum extravaganzas - and the author has captured a period and its personalities with aplomb. A must read for lovers of pop culture, oddities, museums and turn of the century personalities.
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