Reading List

Robbie MacMillan

November 10, 2024

Last updated: February 21, 2025

Below is a list of books I've come across during my Clown journey. Most can be found at your local bookstore or at a library.

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Discovering the Clown: The Funny Book of Good Actiing

by Christopher Bayes

The Semiotics of Clowns and Clowning

by Paul Bouissac

Clowns: In Conversation (2nd edition)

by David Bridel & Ezra Leblanc

Gesunsdheit!

by Patch Adams

Clowns

by John H. Towsen

Clown Secret

by Ira Seidenstein

Clown: Readings in Theatre Practice

by Jon Davison

Clown Training: A Practical Guide

by Jon Davison

The CLowning WOrkbook: A Practical Guide

by Jon Davison

Clown: The Physical Comedian

by Joe Diefenbacher

Comedia dell'Arte: An Actor's Handbook

by John Rudlin

Clhildren's Games

by Iona & Peter Opie

The Art of Clowning: More Paths to Your Inner Clown

Eli Simon

The Invisible Clown: How to Not Be Afraid of Being Yourself

Misha Usov

Clown Yourself

by Caroline Dream