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Puppetry for Beginners (Puppets & Puppetry Series)

by Arthur B. Allen

A hands-on introduction to puppetry

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A hands-on introduction to puppetry

Arthur B. Allen’s guide moves from the components of a puppet to its construction, controls, storage, and the practical setting of the stage. Its chapter topics include making the head, arms, hands, feet, and body, alongside advice on beginning and performing. The scope makes the book a practical overview of puppetry’s making and staging aspects, with the instructions centered on creating a puppet and preparing it for use.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Beginners seeking an introduction to puppetry
  • People interested in making puppet parts and assembling a puppet
  • Hobbyists curious about puppet controls and stage setup

Themes

Puppet constructionPuppetry performanceControls and storageStage design

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Book overview

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 accessible and novice-friendly guide contains everything a prospective puppeteer needs to know about his art, and is highly recommended for those with a practical interest in the subject. The chapters of this book include: "How to Begin", "The Points of a Puppet", "How to Make a Puppet Head", "How to make the Arms", "How to Make the Hands", "How to make the Feet", "How to make the Body of the Puppet", "Controls", "Storing the Puppet", "The Stage", "Parts of a Stage", etcetera. We are republishing this vintage book now in an affordable, modern, high quality edition - complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on dolls.
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