Madame Tussaud. And The History Of Waxworks

Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: Fine
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: Hambledon Continuum
Publisher Place: London
Publisher Year: 2003
Edition: First Edition

Description: 287 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in Fine condition throughout.

Publishers Description: The success of Madame Tussauds, from its beginnings in Paris before the French Revolution to its prolonged fame as a popular tourist attraction in London, bears out the fascination of waxworks. Pamela Pilbeam sees Madame Tussaud herself and her exhibition as part of the wider history of wax modeling and of popular entertainment. Tussauds catered for the publics fascination with monarchy, whether Henry VIII and his wives or Queen Victoria, as well as for their love of history, acting as an accessible and enjoyable museum, but also providing the perennial fascination of the Chamber of Horrors.Pamela Pilbeam sees Madame Tussaud herself and her exhibition as part of the wider history of wax modelling and of popular entertainment. Tussauds catered for the publics fascination with monarchy, whether Henry VIII and his wives or Queen Victoria, as well as for their love of history, acting as an accessible and enjoyable museum (but also providing the perennial fascination of the Chamber of Horrors).

ISBN: 9781852855116