Making and Manipulating Marionettes

by David Currell

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 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

Genres: Art

192 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Valenfore Alestreneon · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very thorough and comprehensive guide with very lovely full color photos authored by a top student of the legendary John Roberts, the only Occidental man to learn the secrets of Chinese String Puppetry in China.

[S. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good read, great pic and good explanations on how to!