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Making and Manipulating Marionettes
Overview
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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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781861266637
- ISBN-10: 1861266634
- Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
- Publish Date: August 2004
- Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.84 x 0.72 inches
- Shipping Weight: 2.01 pounds
- Page Count: 192
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