Cirque D'Hiver Journal — Paris 1890 & Paluzíe Barcelona Circus

The front cover presents the celebrated c. 1890 Cirque d'Hiver poster printed by Morris Père et Fils: an aerial acrobat floating above the Parisian skyline, a hot-air balloon rising behind the circus tent, bold typography and vivid colour lithography capturing the essential promise of the Cirque d'Hiver — that within its circular walls the laws of gravity could be suspended and the Parisian winter transformed into a season of wonder. The back presents Paluzié's equestrian circus recortables on a sky blue background — ringmasters, acrobats, clowns, and performers in the charming vivid style of late 19th-century Spanish children's paper toys, a composition of joyful colourful energy that perfectly complements the dramatic grandeur of the front.

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Product Details

• Format: Hardcover journal with matte laminated full-wrap cover
• Pages: 150 lined pages (75 sheets) with perforations for easy removal
• Binding: Casewrap sewn binding — flexible and lay-flat
• Dimensions: 5.75 × 8 inches
• Weight: 250 g (0.55 lbs)
• Cover: Matte laminated full-wrap print; small 0.5" × 0.5" production barcode on back

Perfect For

• Circus and performing arts enthusiasts celebrating Belle Époque spectacle and Parisian winter culture
• Vintage poster and colour lithograph collectors drawn to Morris Père et Fils printing
• Paper ephemera and recortables admirers celebrating 19th-century Spanish popular art
• Paris lovers and Belle Époque admirers captivated by the Cirque d'Hiver's extraordinary history
• Writers, artists, and creatives inspired by the intersection of performance, art, and popular culture
• Gift for anyone captivated by the magic, wonder, and visual culture of the 19th-century circus