| The Bankside Book of Puppets Contributor(s): Whanslaw, H. W. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1443758795 ISBN-13: 9781443758796 Publisher: Gayley Press OUR PRICE: $14.24 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2008 Annotation: Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art - Crafts & Hobbies | Puppets & Puppetry |
| Physical Information: 0.43" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.53 lbs) 186 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This vintage book is a complete and novice-friendly guide to creating your own puppets, puppet theatre, and other related equipment. With simple diagrams and clear instructions, this volume is ideal for the novice puppeteer, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "A New Beginning", "Lighting", "A Home-Made Fairyland", "The Little People", "On Marionettes", "Personalities", "The Shadow Show", "The School Stage", "Music for Marionettes", "Noises and Effects", "Dioramas and Transparencies", and "Finale". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on puppets and marionettes. |