Reviews for Circus Americanus

The average rating for Circus Americanus based on 2 reviews is 4.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2008-07-28 00:00:00 John Wolforth Book of essays on some of the weirder aspects of modern American culture, mostly in Los Angeles in particular. Rugoff visits museums, attends air shows, watches TV, and meets with several genuinely odd people to produce this entertaining collection. I was glad to read this because it let me enjoy some of the unique things LA has to offer without actually having to visit it (I hate cities in general, and the idea of going to a car-obsessed, smoggy, hot one full of plastic people doesn't float my boat). This book is also great because Ralph Rugoff's name sounds like it's being said by a cartoon dog. Ralph Rugoff. Rat's right.

Review # 2 was written on 2007-10-26 00:00:00 Robin Rae Ralph Rugoff, who is now the head director at the Hayward Gallery in London used to write essays about 'odd' culture that borders on art. It's very ironic that he's in London because he's very American in a Mark Twain way. In fact he reminds me of Twain. He has a very biting wit and super enjoyable to read. i am not sure if this book is in print, but of course it should be. And I am hoping that Ralph is also writing in between exhibitions, etc.