2004. Hardcover. This work provides an introduction to the marionette tradition and the principles and practicalities of marionette design. It includes advice on materials and methods for carving, modelling and casting puppet parts. Num Pages: 192 pages, 220 illustrations. BIC Classification: ASZM; TDP; WF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 270 x 226 x 17. Weight in Grams: 918. 192 pages, 220 illustrations. This work provides an introduction to the marionette tradition and the principles and practicalities of marionette design. It includes advice on materials and methods for carving, modelling and casting puppet parts. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: ASZM; TDP; WF. Dimension: 270 x 226 x 17. Weight: 924. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Title: Making and Manipulating Marionettes
Publisher: Crowood Press
Publication Date: 2004
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1861266634
ISBN 13: 9781861266637
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New

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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

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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.

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