Making and Manipulating Marionettes

David Currell

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The Crowood Press Ltd
23 August 2004

Puppetry, miniature & toy theatre; Other manufacturing technologies; Handicrafts, decorative arts & crafts

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 AUTHOR: 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.

120 colour photos

By: David Currell
Imprint: The Crowood Press Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 260mm, Width: 215mm,
ISBN: 9781861266637
ISBN 10: 1861266634
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 23 August 2004
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

David Currell is widely recognized as a leading authority on puppet theatre. He was co-founder of the National Puppet Centre and its chairperson for nearly twenty years. One of the most widely published authors on the subject over a period of forty years, this is his first book to focus exclusively on shadow play, which is one of his specialist interests. David has written Puppets and Puppet Theatre and Making & Manipulating Marionettes for Crowood. Resident - London SW

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Making and Manipulating Marionettes

David Currell

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