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by Bogdan (Author) "OTIS JORDAN, a man with poorly functioning and underformed limbs who is better known in the carnival world as "Otis the Frog Man," was banned..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Chicago University Press; New edition edition (1 May 1990)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0226063127
  • ISBN-13: 978-0226063126
  • Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.1 x 2.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 117,811 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Traces the history of freak shows, describes the deceptions used in marketing carnival attractions, and looks at changing public attitudes.
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OTIS JORDAN, a man with poorly functioning and underformed limbs who is better known in the carnival world as "Otis the Frog Man," was banned in 1984 from appearing as part of the Sutton Sideshow at the New York State Fair. Read the first page
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5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant study of deviance and constructing otherness, 30 May 2004
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Empirical rather than theoretical, this was a book I found profoundly scholarly (and I see that as praise). Discussing freaks as a culture and a profession, and showing great understanding and humility throughout, the author manages to write a fabulous social history of perceived deviance. In an age of reality TV, this should be mandatory reading in school.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting context, but a slow read, 23 Aug 1998
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If carnivals and sideshows are of great interest to you, this book may be worth a read. However, if you've read much about carnivals and sideshows, I think you'll find this book is a repeat of information which you've seen before.

This book will remind you of reading school books - written by a teacher - you think you'll be tested on the content.

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4.0 out of 5 stars freak shows in their historical context, 31 Oct 1998
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The author did an excellent job of writing about freak shows in their historical context. Even though written as sociological qualitative research, the lay person can read and enjoy this book. I am buying it for my mother who is not involved in the world of academia. It is well written and provides the reader with an appreciation of the history. I would recommend it.
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