Hand and Rod Puppet: a handbook of technique

Description

"The art of hand puppets is often practiced only in its very simplest form ( the Punch and Judy shows are a typical example), and the rod puppet has not been put to its full use. Only recently have the pictures turned to the rod puppet with increasing interest. This practical handbook, written by an expert craftsman and professional puppeteer, is unique in its detailed, original designs for the making of rod puppets, and includes a step-by-step description of the techniques required for their as effective manipulation. The ingenious operating devices which the author has incorporated into his puppets are carefully and explicitly illustrated in 300 drawings and photographs, several in color. The clear text in detailed diagrams give clear instructions for making and manipulating a wide variety of hand and rod puppets-distinctive national characters, children in various postures, community workers and officials, animals, and many of the traditional figures of children's plays. The patterns and line drawings of such familiar dramatic characters as a sultan, Baker, organ grinder, crocodile-with enlarged cross sections of puppet heads and operating mechanisms and appropriate costume designs-combine to make this a valuable handbook on puppetry were amateur and professional".