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Making and Manipulating Marionettes

Hardback

Main Details

Title Making and Manipulating Marionettes
Authors and Contributors      By (author) David Currell
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:192
Dimensions(mm): Height 260,Width 215
Category/GenreOther manufacturing technologies
Handicrafts, decorative arts and crafts
ISBN/Barcode 9781861266637
ClassificationsDewey:791.53
Audience
General
Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd
Imprint The Crowood Press Ltd
Publication Date 23 August 2004
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

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, 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.