Shadow Puppets & Shadow Play

Currell, David

ISBN 10: 1861269242 / ISBN 13: 9781861269249

Published by The Crowood Press, Marlborough, 2017

About this Item

First edition, first printing Quarto hardback. 208 pages Illustrated throughout in Colour and black and white Fine condition in Fine unclipped dust jacket No inscriptions.

Seller Inventory # 095335

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Shadow Puppets & Shadow Play
• Publisher: The Crowood Press, Marlborough
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1861269242
• ISBN 13: 9781861269249
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Weight: 900 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Lighter Books
  • British Topography

About this title

Synopsis

Illustrating the work of some of the finest shadow players in the world, this book explains with clarity and precision the art of shadow puppetry, an art form increasingly used by professional companies and educational institutions. Traditional shadow play techniques are covered, together with modern methods and recent explorations, puppet design, lighting and staging, and even techniques for creating translucent figures.

About the Author

David Currell is widely recognized as a leading authority on puppet theater. He was cofounder of the National Puppet Center and its chairperson for nearly 20 years. One of the most widely published authors on the subject, this is his first book to focus exclusively on shadow play. His previous books include Making & Manipulating Marionettes and Puppets and Puppet Theatre.