This antiquarian volume contains an introductory guide to puppetry, including complete instructions for making your own puppet, information on performing, handy hints and tips, and much more.
This fascinating book offers an in-depth guide to the art of ventriloquism, and will prove to be an invaluable addition to the bookshelf of anyone with a desire to learn this entertaining skill.
This antiquarian book contains a detailed and novice-friendly guide to ventriloquism, with information on voice exercises, selecting dummies, common techniques and tricks, performing, sketches, and much more.
This entertaining how-to book, with its simple, step-by-step instructions, makes it easy to create every kind of puppet imaginable — from such handkerchief varieties as Spook-a-boo the Ghost (made with a simple twist of the wrist) for beginners and Flak J.
Over the course of almost half a century, puppeteer Ronnie Le Drew has worked with the greats - from David Bowie in Labyrinth to Michael Caine in The Muppet Christmas Carol.
This classic book contains a photographic guide to the history of the shadow puppet theatre in the West, and will prove to be be a fascinating read for anyone with an interest in the subject.
This vintage book contains a step-by-step guide to ventriloquism, and includes instructions on topics ranging from vocal exercises, to designing and constructing a doll.
This vintage book is a comprehensive guide to the use of puppets and marionettes in schools, with suggestions for suitable plays, directions for rehearsals, tips on writing plays, and much more.
This classic book contains a photographic guide to the history of the oriental and occidental shadow puppet theatre, and will prove to be a fascinating read for anyone with an interest in the subject.
Originally published in the 1940s, the author, a master of his craft, has clearly and concisely explained the making of both hand and string puppets, and also clearly shown how they may be used in appropriate settings.
It is no secret that some people are feeling alienated from the church, for various reasons; social status, sexual orientation, or how they dress, among others.
Winner of the Vern Williamsen Comedia Book Prize, Association for Hispanic Classical Theater, 2023 Winner of the Nancy Staub Award, UNIMA-USA (Union Internationale de la Marionnette), 2023 In its exploration of puppetry and animation as the performative media of choice for mastering the art of illusion, To Embody the Marvelous engages with early modern notions of wonder in religious, artistic, and social contexts.
Winner of the Vern Williamsen Comedia Book Prize, Association for Hispanic Classical Theater, 2023 Winner of the Nancy Staub Award, UNIMA-USA (Union Internationale de la Marionnette), 2023 In its exploration of puppetry and animation as the performative media of choice for mastering the art of illusion, To Embody the Marvelous engages with early modern notions of wonder in religious, artistic, and social contexts.
