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The Elephant Man

The Elephant ManTony Ratcliffe is the man behind New Zealand's iconic Whirling Bros. Circus. Many New Zealanders experienced the thrill of watching exotic animals and circus performers under his Big Top during the late 20th century. An integral part of that show was Jumbo the Elephant, another New Zealand icon that stole the hearts of us all.

 

The Elephant Man - A Pictorial Autobiography of the Whirling Bros. Circus tells of how Tony Ratcliffe created Whirling Bros. and how he built it into New Zealand's biggest and longest-running national and international travelling show. With a stunning array of pictures and photographs, Tony brings his story to life - the grandeur, the daring, the skill and the scale of his enterprise.

 

There is also available a companion DVD.

 

 

 

"This work is an entertaining and visually rich account of Tony Ratcliffe's life as a circus operator. The book is beautifully produced in full colour throughout its 168 pages and deserves a place on the bookshelves of many homes, schools and libraries being as it is a social documentary of a rapidly disappearing era. A lovely picture book for youngsters, too." TU.

 

 

 

Published: May 2010

ISBN: 978-0 473-16437-9

Retail price: $39.95 (Trade discount 40%)

 

DVD $30.00

 

DVD and autographed book - buy both for $50.00

 

 

 

Enquiries to: Tony Ratcliffe
P.O. Box 161, Tuakau, New Zealand

Email: circusmemories@gmail.com

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