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Making and Manipulating Marionettes

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Making and Manipulating Marionettes is a comprehensive guide to the design, construction and control of string puppets, a craft and performance art that has fascinated audiences for over two thousand years. Topics covered include: · An introduction to the marionette tradition and the principles and practicalities of marionette design · Advice on materials and methods for carving, modelling and casting puppet parts · Step-by-step instructions for the construction of human and animal marionettes using traditional techniques and latest materials · Detailed explanations for marionette control, stringing and manipulation · Secrets for achieving a wide range of special effects and traditional acts, tricks and transformations AUTHOR: David Currell, a teacher, semi- professional puppeteer and author of five previous puppet theatre books, is ideally equipped to provide the information and support required for anyone engaged in puppetry. He was co-founder of the National Puppet Centre and its chairperson for nearly twenty years. 120 colour photos

Author Biography:

David Currell is widely recognized as a leading authority on puppet theatre. He was co-founder of the National Puppet Centre and its chairperson for nearly twenty years. One of the most widely published authors on the subject over a period of forty years, this is his first book to focus exclusively on shadow play, which is one of his specialist interests. David has written Puppets and Puppet Theatre and Making & Manipulating Marionettes for Crowood. Resident - London SW
Release date Australia
August 23rd, 2004
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Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Illustrations
Illustrations, unspecified
Pages
192
Dimensions
18x267x18
ISBN-13
9781861266637
Product ID
2124487

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