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Book Synopsis: Three idiosyncratically macabre cabaret-restaurants in Monmartre, each with its own grotesque portrayal of the afterworlds of Hell, Heaven, and Nothingness.
From 1892 until 1954, three cabaret-restaurants in the Montmartre district of Paris captivated tourists with their grotesque portrayals of death in the afterworlds of Hell, Heaven, and Nothingness. Each had specialized cuisines and morbid visual displays with flashes of nudity and shocking optical illusions. These cabarets were considered the most curious and widely featured amusements in the city. Entrepreneurs even hawked graphic postcards of their ironic spectacles and otherworldly interiors.
Cabarets of Death documents the dinner shows, the character interactions with guests, and the theatrical goings-on in these unique establishments. Presenting original images and drawings from contemporary journals, postcards, tourist brochures, and menus, Mel Gordon leads a tour of these idiosyncratically macabre institutions, and grants us unique access to a form of popular spectacle now gone.
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Step into the mesmerizing world of Cabarets of Death: Death, Dance and Dining in Early Twentieth-Century Paris! This extraordinary book takes you on a captivating journey through the wildly macabre cabaret-restaurants of Montmartre. Imagine immersing yourself in the afterworlds of Hell, Heaven, and Nothingness, each brought to life through grotesque portrayals unlike anything you've ever seen.
From 1892 to 1954, these cabaret-restaurants captivated tourists from around the world with their morbid visual displays, specialized cuisines, and shocking optical illusions. The curtains would rise to reveal extraordinary dinner shows, where guests would be enthralled by character interactions and theatrical performances that pushed the boundaries of imagination. It was an experience that left visitors mesmerized and in awe.
Considered the most curious and widely featured amusements in Paris, these cabarets thrived on their ability to shock and entertain. Their uniquely twisted perspectives on death were not only visually stunning but also featured flashes of nudity and created an otherworldly atmosphere like no other. Even graphic postcards were sold, capturing the irony and beauty of these awe-inspiring spectacles.
Cabarets of Death, meticulously researched and written by Mel Gordon, grants you exclusive access to this lost era of popular spectacle. Through original images, drawings, postcards, tourist brochures, and menus, you'll be transported back in time to witness the intricacies of these idiosyncratically macabre institutions. Prepare to be enthralled by the dark allure of the cabaret-restaurants that once lured in curious souls from across the globe.
Join us on this unforgettable journey through the Cabarets of Death - a book that offers a glimpse into a bygone world of mesmerizing entertainment. Discover the hidden secrets and indulge in the hauntingly beautiful tales these establishments have to offer. Don't miss out - get your copy now!
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