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The Circus of Dr. Lao
The Circus of Dr Lao
Author: Charles G. Finney
Abalone, Arizona, is a sleepy southwestern town whose chief concerns are boredom and surviving the Great Depression. That is, until the circus of Dr. Lao arrives and immensely and irrevocably changes the lives of everyone drawn to its tents.  Expecting a sideshow spectacle, the citizens of Abalone instead confront and learn profound lessons from...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780670000821
ISBN-10: 0670000825
Publication Date: 4/7/1961
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Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Book Type: Paperback
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A magical tale about a mysterious little circus that visits a dusty Arizona town and transforms the lives and perspectives of everyone who visits its strange and exotic exhibits, creatures and performances. The book was brought brilliantly to life in the film "7 Faces of Dr. Lao," thanks to Tony Randall, who played multiple parts in the film.

Look for versions of the book containing the original illustrations by the brilliant Boris Artzybasheff.