This is quite a good book on shadow puppetry. While there was a lot in it that I already knew, it did give me new ideas about materials, lights, screens, and other parts of shadow puppetry. So, in that respect, it's an all around good introduction to shadow puppetry, and a source of ideas if you already have experience. It's the kind of book I wish I'd found when I was a kid and into puppets.
Fantastic resource for shadow puppetry. History, technical tips and lots of other make-ya-think images and ideas to create successful shadow puppets. Highly recommended for beginners and experienced artists.