Paperback. This wonderful book is packed with a range of quick, inexpensive ways to make the main types of puppets using objects that are spare, scrap, recycled or easily accessible. With imagination and creative flair, it explains the principles and techniques that can transform a plastic bottle into a hippopotamus hand puppet or a few cardboard rolls into a dancing marionette. Alongside the practical information, it also gives staging advice so that your puppets can perform as living and believable characters. This is truly a book that will bring the magical world of puppet theatre within reach of everyone, whatever their time or resource limits. AUTHOR: David Currell is widely recognized as a leading authority on puppet theatre. He has written extensively on puppets and puppet theatre. A UNESCO puppetry consultant, he was co-founder of the national Puppet Centre and was its chairperson for nearly twenty years. 437 illustrations This wonderful book is packed with a range of quick, inexpensive ways to make the main types of puppets using objects that are spare, scrap, recycled or easily accessible. Includes Hand puppets, Rod puppets, Marionettes, Shadow puppets. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Seller Inventory # 9780719843976

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title: Making (Almost) Instant Puppets (Paperback)
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd, Ramsbury
Publication Date: 2024
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0719843979
ISBN 13: 9780719843976
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

This wonderful book is packed with a range of quick, inexpensive ways to make the main types of puppet using objects that are spare, scrap, recycled or easily accessible. With imagination and creative flair, it explains the principles and techniques that can transform a plastic bottle into a hippopotamus hand puppet or a few cardboard rolls into a dancing marionette. Alongside the practical information, it also gives staging advice so that your puppets can perform as living and believable characters. This is truly a book that will bring the magical world of puppet theatre within reach of everyone, whatever their time or resource limits.

About the Author

David Currell is widely recognized as a leading authority on puppet theatre. He has written extensively on puppets and puppet theatre. A UNESCO puppetry consultant, he was co-founder of the national Puppet Centre and was its chairperson for nearly twenty years.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

APOLLO ONLINE CORP.
605 Geddes Street, Wilmington, DE, 19805, U.S.A.

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

We guarantee the condition of every book as it�s described on the Abebooks web sites. If you�ve changed
your mind about a book that you�ve ordered, please use the Ask bookseller a question link to contact us
and we�ll respond within 2 business days.
Books ship from California and Michigan.

Shipping Terms

Orders usually ship within 2 business days. All books within the US ship free of charge. Delivery is 4-14 business days anywhere in the United States.

Books ship from California and Michigan.

If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.
Order quantity	6 to 16 business days	6 to 14 business days
First item	US$ 0.00	US$ 0.00

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.