Making and Manipulating Marionettes - David Currell

Making and Manipulating Marionettes

By: David Currell

Hardcover | 23 January 2004

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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

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