Making and Manipulating Marionettes

Making and Manipulating Marionettes
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Publisher : The Crowood Press
Total Pages : 594
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ISBN-10 : 9780719843563
ISBN-13 : 0719843561
Rating : 4/5 (561 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Making and Manipulating Marionettes by : David Currell

Download or read book Making and Manipulating Marionettes written by David Currell and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2004-08-23 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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