Foorwonder book publication

The whirling world of the funfair from a hundred years ago

Now that Belgian fairground culture has been recognised by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage, Foorwonder takes the reader into the whirling world of the fair in the fin de siècle, a time when science, technology and thrills captivated visitors.

This book opens a window on a society that craved progress and surprise. The fair was a source of entertainment, but also a place where the general public was introduced to the wonders of the new age - from fascinating anatomical cabinets and magical theatres to the first film screenings and technological novelties.

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