Making and Manipulating Marionettes

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Books
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25.00
book_author_name: 
David Currell
book_type: 
Hardback
publisher: 
The Crowood Press Ltd
published_date: 
23/08/2004
isbn: 
9781861266637
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Books > Entertainment > Theatre, dance & other performing arts > Other performing arts > Puppetry & toy theatre
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David Currell|Hardback|The Crowood Press Ltd|23/08/2004
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9781861266637
Book 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

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