Clowns: In conversation with modern masters, by Ezra LeBank (Editor), David Bridel (Editor)
Editorial review of  Clowns: In conversation with modern masters, courtesy of Amazon.com
 Clowns: In Conversation with Modern Masters is a groundbreaking collection of conversations with 20 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. Featuring incomparable artists, including Slava Polunin, Bill Irwin, David Shiner, Oleg Popov, Dimitri, Nola Rae, and many more, Clowns is a unique and definitive study on the art of clowning.
In Clowns, these 20 master 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, 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. The discussions culminate in meditations on the role of clowning in the modern world, as these great practitioners share their perspectives on the mysterious, elusive art of the clown.
Table of Contents for  Clowns: In conversation with modern masters
- Origins
- Nola Rae
- Aziz Gual
- Larry Pisoni and Lorenzo Pisoni
- Micha Usov
- Slava Polunin
- Avner Eisenberg
- Rene Bazinet
- Barry Lubin
- Jango Edwards
- Peter Shub
- David Konyot
- Dmitri
- David Larible
- Oleg Popov
- Bello Nock
- Angela de Castro
- Geoff Hoyle
- Bill Irwin and David Shiner
- Reflections: David and Ezra in Conversation with Phil Burgers