Madame Tussaud S Apprentice

Author : Kathleen Benner Duble
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2014-07-04
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781440581175

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Madame Tussaud's Apprentice by Kathleen Benner Duble Pdf

In 1789, with the starving French people on the brink of revolution, orphaned Celie Rosseau, an amazing artist and a very clever thief, runs wild with her protector, Algernon, trying to join the idealistic freedom fighters of Paris. But when she is caught stealing from none other than the king's brother and the lady from the waxworks, Celie must use her drawing talent to buy her own freedom or die for her crimes. Forced to work for Madame Tussaud inside the opulent walls that surround Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, Celie is shocked to find that the very people she imagined to be monsters actually treat her with kindness. But the thunder of revolution still rolls outside the gates, and Celie is torn between the cause of the poor and the safety of the rich. When the moment of truth arrives, will she turn on Madame Tussaud or betray the boy she loves? From the hidden garrets of the starving poor to the jeweled halls of Versailles, Madame Tussaud's Apprentice is a sweeping story of danger, intrigue, and young love, set against one of the most dramatic moments in history.

Author : Kathleen Benner Duble
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1846883849

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Madame Tussaud's Apprentice by Kathleen Benner Duble Pdf

Celie (15) houdt zich als dievegge staande in Parijs. Na een mislukte beroving kan ze werken voor Madame Tussaud. Zo komt Celie in aanraking met de hoogste kringen. Vanaf ca. 13 jaar.

Author : Pamela Pilbeam
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2006-08-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1852855118

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Madame Tussaud by Pamela Pilbeam Pdf

Tussaud's catered for the public's fascination with monarchy, whether Henry VIII and his wives or Queen Victoria, as well as for their love of history, acting as an accessible and enjoyable museum. This work looks at Madame Tussaud herself and her exhibition as part of the wider history of wax modelling and of popular entertainment.

Author : Kate Berridge
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Amusement parks
ISBN : UCSC:32106018350030

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Waxing Mythical by Kate Berridge Pdf

Madame Tussaud is a name known all over the world. The queue to her exhibition is a landmark. Such is its phenomenal success, it has eclipsed the woman who started it all. But Marie Tussaud led a remarkable life. With grit and audacity she overcame reversals of fortune and built an extraordinary spectacle. Of lowly birth and uncertain paternity, Marie became apprentice to a charismatic showman in Paris who taught her the art of wax modelling. They plied their trade among a colourful cast of 'Italian singers, pastry cooks, restaurant keepers, marionettes, acrobats, giants, dwarves, ferocious beasts'. In her memoir she also claimed friendship with royals and revolutionaries including Marie Antoinette and Voltaire. But, as a born entrepreneur, did Marie's flair for publicity extend to moulding her own story? After the Revolution, she came to England and took her show on the road. She pursued the punishing lifestyle of the travelling show for many years and secured a lasting reputation in the Dickensian world of 19th century popular entertainment. More than a biography, this captivating cultural history plunges the reader into popular culture of the past; the escapist delights of canine cabaret, living skeletons, phantasmagoria and of course waxworks. It reveals a truth that Madame Tussaud understood and harnessed from the outset - the mass-market appeal of glamour and gore is enduring and universal.

Author : Geri Walton
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2019-02-28
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781526734099

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Madame Tussaud by Geri Walton Pdf

A “meticulously researched and deftly written biography” of the woman behind the famed wax museums, and their origins in the era of the French Revolution (Midwest Book Review). Madame Marie Tussaud is known worldwide for the chain of wax museums she started over two hundred years ago. Less known is that her original wax models were often of the famous and infamous people she personally knew during and after the French Revolution. These were people like Voltaire, Robespierre, and Napoleon—people who changed the world. Even more, the wax figures were depicted in scenes drawn from the horrors she experienced during the reign of terror in Paris during her early adult years. This book shows how the traumatic and cataclysmic experiences of Madame Tussaud’s early life became part of her legacy. She created a succession of scenes in wax, telling events as she personally experienced them. Her wax sculptures were visceral. She made them herself, at times from the living person’s head and at other times from the recently guillotined head of a former houseguest. As a result, people were drawn to her wax displays because they were the most intense way of experiencing those events themselves. This is the story not only of a unique artist, but of how one of history’s bloodiest events influenced her life and work.

Author : Kate Berridge
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2009-05-21
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780061945120

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Madame Tussaud by Kate Berridge Pdf

Kate Berridge’s Madame Tussaud: A Life in Wax “celebrates a great pioneer of mass-market illusion, whose illusions eventually included herself.”* Millions have visited the museums that bear her name, yet few know much about Madame Tussaud. A celebrated artist, she had both a ringside seat at and a cameo role in the French Revolution. A victim and survivor of one of the most tumultuous times in history, this intelligent, pragmatic businesswoman has also had an indelible impact on contemporary culture, planting the seed of our obsession with celebrity. Kate Berridge tells this fascinating woman’s complete story for the first time, drawing upon a wealth of sources, including Tussaud’s memoirs and historical archives. It is a grand-scale success story, revealing how with sheer graft and grit a woman born in 1761 to an eighteen-year-old cook overcame extraordinary reversals of fortune to build the first and most enduring worldwide brand identified simply by reference to its founder’s name: Madame Tussaud’s. “A good story, like Berridge’s biography, is a blessing.” —Miami Herald “A rousing good read . . . [Berridge] presents us with a thorough understanding of the beginnings of popular culture.” —Vancouver Sun “Fascinating. . . . A vividly recreated history of an extreme time and the unusually determined woman who capitalized so effectively on it.” —Globe and Mail “Spectacular and spellbinding. . . . Thoughtful, original, never condescending, erudite, and packed with vivid and sometimes horrifying detail, it is a model of how cultural history should be written.” —*Sunday Times (London)

Author : Jim Eldridge
Publisher : Allison & Busby Ltd
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2021-06-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780749027803

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Murder at Madame Tussauds by Jim Eldridge Pdf

London, 1896. Madame Tussauds opens to find one of its nightwatchmen decapitated and his colleague nowhere to be found. To the police, the case seems simple: one killed the other and fled, but workers at the museum aren't convinced. Although forbidden contact by his superior officer, Scotland Yard detective John Feather secretly enlists 'The Museum Detectives' Daniel Wilson and Abigail Fenton to aid the police investigation. When the body of the missing nightwatchman is discovered encased within a wax figure, the case suddenly becomes more complex. With questions over rival museums, the dead men's pasts and a series of bank raids plaguing the city, Wilson and Fenton face their most intriguing and dangerous case yet.

Author : Michelle Moran
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2011-03-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780857380739

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Madame Tussaud by Michelle Moran Pdf

Paris, 1788. Marie is a young woman in love with her oldest friend and neighbour, Henri. But she is also a determined businesswoman, eager to see her family's waxwork museum keep them safe and solvent. Her gift for modelling faces in wax brings her to Versailles, where she must teach the king's sister her skill. But the coming revolution will place Marie, her family and all of Paris in grave danger. As the monarchy is overthrown and the guillotine becomes a fixture in French life, Marie is expected to show her patriotism by making death masks from the severed heads of every key figure killed as the Reign of Terror begins and France enters its darkest time. How will Marie survive the Revolution? Who will survive it with her? And just how will this girl come to be known as the woman behind one of the most famous museums in the world?

Author : Hseham Amrahs
Publisher : Mahesh Dutt Sharma
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2024-01-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Evergreen World Famous Personalities Part-3 by Hseham Amrahs Pdf

Embark on a captivating journey through the annals of history with "Evergreen World Famous Personalities." This richly illustrated volume unveils the lives and legacies of iconic figures whose influence transcends time. From trailblazing leaders and cultural luminaries to groundbreaking innovators, each page is a portal into the extraordinary lives that have left an indelible mark on the world stage. Delve into the narratives of individuals whose stories are woven into the fabric of global history. Witness the triumphs, challenges, and transformative moments that define these evergreen personalities. The book transcends boundaries, encompassing figures from diverse fields and eras, presenting a kaleidoscopic tapestry of human achievement. Whether you seek inspiration from the wisdom of visionaries, marvel at the creativity of artists, or ponder the resilience of leaders, "Evergreen World Famous Personalities" serves as a timeless testament to the enduring impact of remarkable individuals. Illuminating, insightful, and beautifully curated, this book invites readers to explore the vibrant mosaic of lives that have shaped the course of humanity. It is a celebration of the human spirit and the everlasting resonance of those who have left an indomitable imprint on our collective consciousness.

Author : Anita Leslie,Pauline Chapman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UVA:X000650365

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Madame Tussaud, Waxworker Extraordinary by Anita Leslie,Pauline Chapman Pdf

Throughout the terror of the French Revolution she moulded the heads of distinguished victims of the guillotine, starting with the king and queen. She came to England in 1802, and stayed until her death.

Author : John Theodore Tussaud
Publisher : anboco
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2017-06-28
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9783736420434

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The Romance of Madame Tussaud's by John Theodore Tussaud Pdf

The earliest information we have concerning Madame Tussaud is that she was born in Switzerland on the 7th of December, 1760, and was the only child of Joseph and Marie Grosholtz. Her mother was the daughter of a Swiss clergyman. She married on the 20th of October, 1795, François Tussaud, who, it appears, was her junior by seven years. We are able to trace his family back as far as 1630, when his great-great-grandfather, one Denis Tusseaud—for that is how he spelt his name—was born. There is documentary evidence that Denis was brought from Burgy to Mâcon in 1631, his family also coming from Burzy, close by, in 1658. His descendants lived at Mâcon for more than a century, their occupation being generally that of workers in metal. The great-grandfather of François was Henry Tusseaud (1684-1717), and his grandfather's name was Claude (1716-1767). François' father (1744-1786) was the first of the family to adopt the present spelling of the name, although we find that various members of the family[viii] used the forms Tussot, Tusseau, Tuissiaud, Tussiaut, Tusseaut, Tussiau, or Thusseaud. Madame Tussaud's marriage does not appear to have been a happy one, for we learn that in 1800—two years before she came to England—she separated from her husband, of whom we hear nothing further, although he is known to have been living in Paris in the lifetime of his grandsons. The foundress of the famous Exhibition had two sons, Joseph and Francis. Francis (1800-1873) had several sons, the eldest of whom, Joseph Randall (1831-1892), who was a student and exhibitor at the Royal Academy, was the father of the author of this book. Mr. John Theodore Tussaud was born in Kensington on the 2nd of May, 1858, and at the age of six was sent to St. Charles's College, London, where he came under the influence of Cardinal Manning, who took a keen personal interest in his welfare.

Author : Teresa Ransom
Publisher : Sutton Publishing
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : STANFORD:36105026580246

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Madame Tussaud by Teresa Ransom Pdf

The story of a woman whose work inspired one of London's greatest attractions. Born in Strasbourg, the young Marie Tussaud learned her skills from her mother's employer, Philippe Curtius. In 1780 she became tutor to King Louis XVI's sister and for eight years prior to the Revolution lived at the court in Versailles. In Paris throughout the Revolution, she was often in extreme danger. Incredibly, she was forced to make death masks from the decapitated heads of her friends who fell to the guillotine. In 1802, she opened her first exhibition at the Lyceum theatre in London. With modelled figures such as Napoleon and Josephine and other notables from the Revolution, her exhibition was very popular. She also had the guillotine blade that severed Marie Antoinette's head. For the next 26 years Madame Tussaud toured England and Scotland with her Waxwork Exhibition, until she established her base in Baker Street in 1835. She had always had a "separate room", for the most gruesome of the models, which in 1846 Punch dubbed "The Chamber of Horrors". The name stuck. She died in 1850 and in 1884, Tussaud's grandsons moved the exhibition to Marylebone Road, where it remains.

Author : Madame Tussaud and Sons' Exhibition
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1873
Category : Waxworks
ISBN : OCLC:879596884

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Madame Tussaud and Sons' Catalogue by Madame Tussaud and Sons' Exhibition Pdf

Author : Edward Carey
Publisher : Gallic Books
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2019-05-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1910709530

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Little by Edward Carey Pdf

Export edition (World excluding US and Canada). From little beginnings: the extraordinary story of a singular, diminutive crumb of a servant girl turned entertainment mogul.

Author : Angela Cobbin
Publisher : eBook Partnership
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-11
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781839523489

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My Name is Not Wigs! by Angela Cobbin Pdf

An enthralling journey through time, fashion and theatreland: from hairdressing student in the early 1960s to theatrical wig creator for the biggest shows of our time over five decades - from the West End to Broadway - Box Brownie to Cinemascope. My Name Is Not Wigs is the ultimate read for fans of witty behind-the-curtains memoirs, especially those with a penchant for the bright lights of stage and screen: tears and accolades aplenty!'A unique backstage story - honest and good-humoured, like the author.' - Sir Ian McKellen'A glorious cavalcade of theatrical gossip and professional achievement in a department of our profession that largely goes unsung.' - Frances de la Tour'A wonderful read and so well written with plenty of fascinating stories.' - Sir Michael Gambon