Making and Manipulating Marionettes

by David Currell

Overview

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 include: 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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781861266637
Publisher:	Crowood Press, The
Publication date:	08/23/2004
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	8.87(w) x 10.35(h) x 0.68(d)

About the Author

David Currell, a teacher, semi- professional puppeteer and author of five previous puppet theatre books, is ideally equipped to provide the information and support required for anyone engaged in puppetry. He was co-founder of the National Puppet Centre and its chairperson for nearly twenty years.

Table of Contents

	Acknowledgements	6
1	The Marionette Tradition	9
2	Marionette Design	13
3	Heads-Materials and Methods	20
4	Construction and Costume	42
5	Control and Manipulation	73
6	Animal Marionettes	97
7	Specialized Stringing	117
8	Specialized Designs	152
	Useful Addresses	187
	Index	189

Editorial Reviews

A remarkable resource for those looking for a serious study of this interesting niche of performance arts.

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