The Velvet Hammer Burlesque has put the "tease" back into striptease. Based in Los Angeles and founded by Michelle Carr, the infamous troupe kick-started the current era of Neo-Burlesque and has caused a furore on stages worldwide. The Velvet Hammer's shows are a potent cocktail that mixes elements from classical American revues with a post-feminist punk rock attitude. Their intricately choreographed and lovingly costumed performances have much more in common with the tradition of Vaudeville than with the sleazy table ...
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The Velvet Hammer Burlesque has put the "tease" back into striptease. Based in Los Angeles and founded by Michelle Carr, the infamous troupe kick-started the current era of Neo-Burlesque and has caused a furore on stages worldwide. The Velvet Hammer's shows are a potent cocktail that mixes elements from classical American revues with a post-feminist punk rock attitude. Their intricately choreographed and lovingly costumed performances have much more in common with the tradition of Vaudeville than with the sleazy table dancing of today. The book The Velvet Hammer Burlesque presents photographs of the group's voluptuous ensemble of dancers and performers ???????????????????????????????????????????????? from their savvy on-stage acts to a glimpse behind the curtain. Beautiful women of all shapes and sizes, most of them don't correspond to today's generally accepted, often surgically enhanced ideal. But they all radiate an authentic, raw energy in their routines that mesmerizes the audience until (almost) the last shred of clothing is stripped away. Every page of The Velvet Hammer Burlesque serves up true American beauty consisting of shapely curves, tattoos, tassels and lace, and fuelled by a passion for booze, smoke, rock 'n' roll and the wilder side of life.
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Add this copy of The Velvet Hammer Burlesque to cart. $42.69, very good condition, Sold by Bookcase rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Carlisle, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2008 by Die Gestalten Verlag.
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Near fine. No Jacket. 4to. Boards lightly rubbed, some small chips to edges, mainly base edge of boards. Tiny stains to front endpapers, else contents fine.
Add this copy of The Velvet Hammer Burlesque to cart. $83.76, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Die Gestalten Verlag.
This book is a visual feast for the eyes. It takes an almost forgotten form of entertainment and brings it to life in these pages. The author is also one of the dancers and she lets us see behind the curtain of modern day Burlesque. After perusing the contents you may find yourself asking the same thing I did - why isn't this still a wide spread form of entertainment and art expression. I have also had the honor of meeting the author as well as having a family member showcased within the pages. Kudo's to you Michelle. I know it was a work of love and it turned out fantastic.
