Marionettes: How to Make and Work Them
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| Rating | : | 4.11 (509 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0486229092 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-06-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"A good start" according to DelusionalAngel. So I love puppets / marionettes. I bought this as a bit of a splurge item because I really just wanted to see what goes into making them and then I'd decide whether or not I wanted to take on a new craft or not.This book is a good starting point. It did give me a good idea of what goes into making a marionette. As others have said, the images are a bit dated, but that's okay, while simple it's done well.My only real gripe is that there is a large chunk of the boo. The Green Eagle said I am glad I got it. I am glad I got it, because I like puppet books, but the line drawings are sometimes difficult to understand, and the book often makes things seem very quick and simple, when in fact it can take a long time, for instance, to carfully cover a small puppet hand with paper mache, then finish it. I like the book because it specializes in marionettes, and I love the cover design.. CatOfNineTales said XXX-plicit: Marionettes! (Sorry, this is really G-rated!). I remember this book from years back, after I became a puppeteer and traveled in NYC in a troupe led by two professional puppeteers. It is quite explicit. It has so many great illustrations and patterns. It is quite clear and terrifically thorough. It even tells you things such as how to make gesso--I may have been happier when I didn't know! :)I had wanted to own it since I first saw it in another millennium, far far away. I'm glad it's in my library now.
More than 400 helpful illustrations show every step of marionette craft from conception and construction to performance.Beginners will find this book to contain everything they need to know to construct marionettes and present their own shows. One complete play, with full details on stage props, marionettes, and background, is included. Those who have some experience with marionettes will find the sections on tricks, alternate procedures, and professional methods to greatly increase their abilities to build marionettes and create a variety of new effects and successful marionette performances.. The third section shows how to construct marionette controls, how to string your marionettes, and how to manipulate your controls for the movements, postures, gestures, and tricks. The final section covers the details of marionette show production — building a stage, lighting, scenery, sound effects, curtain-drops, and presentation. Four books by Helen Fling have been brought together to make this volume. Costume and character details are also covered. Their wealth of illustrations, tricks, helpful hints and solid, easy-to-follow advice will go far toward making your performances successful, enjoyable, and creative.In the first section, full details are given o