Puppets and Puppet Theatre

Puppets and Puppet Theatre

Author: David Currell

Publisher: Crowood

Published: 2014-04-30

Total Pages: 397

ISBN-13: 1847977901

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Puppets & Puppet Theatre is essential reading for everyone interested in making and performing with puppets. It concentrates on designing, making and performing with the main types of puppet, and is extensively illustrated in full colour throughout.Topics covered include: nature and heritage of puppet theatre; the anatomy of a puppet, its design and structure; materials and methods for sculpting, modelling and casting; step-by-step instructions for making glove, hand, rod and shadow puppets & marionettes; puppet control and manipulation; staging principles, stage and scenery design; principles of sound & lighting and finally, organisation of a show.


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Download or read book Puppets and Puppet Theatre written by David Currell and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2014-04-30 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Puppets & Puppet Theatre is essential reading for everyone interested in making and performing with puppets. It concentrates on designing, making and performing with the main types of puppet, and is extensively illustrated in full colour throughout.Topics covered include: nature and heritage of puppet theatre; the anatomy of a puppet, its design and structure; materials and methods for sculpting, modelling and casting; step-by-step instructions for making glove, hand, rod and shadow puppets & marionettes; puppet control and manipulation; staging principles, stage and scenery design; principles of sound & lighting and finally, organisation of a show.


The Complete Book of Puppet Theatre

The Complete Book of Puppet Theatre

Author: David Currell

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13:

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Introduces the history of puppetry and gives instructions for making various types of puppets, creating stage sets, and producing plays.


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Download or read book The Complete Book of Puppet Theatre written by David Currell and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 1987 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces the history of puppetry and gives instructions for making various types of puppets, creating stage sets, and producing plays.


The Complete Book of Puppetry

The Complete Book of Puppetry

Author: George Latshaw

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2012-04-30

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 0486156990

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Expert guide explains how to construct several types of puppets and presents exercises for developing distinctive voices, learning puppet movement. Includes stage design, writing plays, directing productions, more. Over 150 black-and-white illustrations.


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Download or read book The Complete Book of Puppetry written by George Latshaw and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-04-30 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expert guide explains how to construct several types of puppets and presents exercises for developing distinctive voices, learning puppet movement. Includes stage design, writing plays, directing productions, more. Over 150 black-and-white illustrations.


The Complete Book of Marionettes

The Complete Book of Marionettes

Author: Mabel and Les Beaton

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2013-06-10

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 0486317641

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DIVHow to construct and manipulate puppets, build little theaters, set up and furnish a stage, light scenes, and more. Over 200 illustrations. /div


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Download or read book The Complete Book of Marionettes written by Mabel and Les Beaton and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-06-10 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVHow to construct and manipulate puppets, build little theaters, set up and furnish a stage, light scenes, and more. Over 200 illustrations. /div


Aspects of Puppet Theatre

Aspects of Puppet Theatre

Author: Henryk Jurkowski

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2014-01-07

Total Pages: 271

ISBN-13: 1350315818

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Henryk Jurkowski's seminal 1988 text, Aspects of Puppet Theatre, was groundbreaking in its analysis of puppetry as a performing art. This new edition of a classic brings the original text back to life, including four additional essays and a new introduction, edited and translated by leading puppetry scholar Penny Francis. Henryk Jurkowski's seminal 1988 text, Aspects of Puppet Theatre, was groundbreaking in its analysis of puppetry as a performing art. This new edition of a classic brings the original text back to life, including four additional essays and a new introduction, edited and translated by leading puppetry scholar Penny Francis.


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Download or read book Aspects of Puppet Theatre written by Henryk Jurkowski and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2014-01-07 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Henryk Jurkowski's seminal 1988 text, Aspects of Puppet Theatre, was groundbreaking in its analysis of puppetry as a performing art. This new edition of a classic brings the original text back to life, including four additional essays and a new introduction, edited and translated by leading puppetry scholar Penny Francis. Henryk Jurkowski's seminal 1988 text, Aspects of Puppet Theatre, was groundbreaking in its analysis of puppetry as a performing art. This new edition of a classic brings the original text back to life, including four additional essays and a new introduction, edited and translated by leading puppetry scholar Penny Francis.


Shadow Puppets and Shadow Play

Shadow Puppets and Shadow Play

Author: David Currell

Publisher: Crowood

Published: 2015-05-31

Total Pages: 499

ISBN-13: 1785000624

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Shadow Puppets and Shadow Play is a comprehensive guide to the design, construction and manipulation and presentation of shadow puppets, considered by many to be the oldest puppet theatre tradition. Traditional shadow play techniques, together with modern materials and methods and recent explorations into theatre of shadows, are explained with precision and clarity, and illustrated by photographs that include the work of some of the finest shadow players in the world. Topics covered include an introduction to shadow play, its traditions and the principles of shadow puppet design; advice on materials and methods for constructing and controlling traditional shadow puppets and scenery; step-by-step instructions for adding detail and decoration and creating transculent figures in full-colour; detailed methods for constructing shadow theatres using a wide range of lighting techniques; techniques of shadow puppet performance and contemporary explorations with shadow play; and instructions for making animated, silhouette films with digital photography. Lavishly illustrated throughout, Shadow Puppets and Shadow Play sets out detailed instructions for making and presenting shadow puppets by traditional methods and with the latest materials and techniques. Superbly illustrated with 420 colour photographs and helpful tips and suggestions.


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Download or read book Shadow Puppets and Shadow Play written by David Currell and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2015-05-31 with total page 499 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shadow Puppets and Shadow Play is a comprehensive guide to the design, construction and manipulation and presentation of shadow puppets, considered by many to be the oldest puppet theatre tradition. Traditional shadow play techniques, together with modern materials and methods and recent explorations into theatre of shadows, are explained with precision and clarity, and illustrated by photographs that include the work of some of the finest shadow players in the world. Topics covered include an introduction to shadow play, its traditions and the principles of shadow puppet design; advice on materials and methods for constructing and controlling traditional shadow puppets and scenery; step-by-step instructions for adding detail and decoration and creating transculent figures in full-colour; detailed methods for constructing shadow theatres using a wide range of lighting techniques; techniques of shadow puppet performance and contemporary explorations with shadow play; and instructions for making animated, silhouette films with digital photography. Lavishly illustrated throughout, Shadow Puppets and Shadow Play sets out detailed instructions for making and presenting shadow puppets by traditional methods and with the latest materials and techniques. Superbly illustrated with 420 colour photographs and helpful tips and suggestions.


The Puppet Show

The Puppet Show

Author: M. W. Craven

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2018-06-07

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 1472127420

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*WINNER OF THE CWA GOLD DAGGER AWARD 2019 FOR BEST CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR* 'Fantastic' Martina Cole 'Dark, sharp and compelling' Peter James 'A thrilling curtain raiser for what looks set to be a great new series' Mick Herron A serial killer is burning people alive in the Lake District's prehistoric stone circles. He leaves no clues and the police are helpless. When his name is found carved into the charred remains of the third victim, disgraced detective Washington Poe is brought back from suspension and into an investigation he wants no part of . . . Reluctantly partnered with the brilliant, but socially awkward, civilian analyst, Tilly Bradshaw, the mismatched pair uncover a trail that only he is meant to see. The elusive killer has a plan and for some reason Poe is part of it. As the body count rises, Poe discovers he has far more invested in the case than he could have possibly imagined. And in a shocking finale that will shatter everything he's ever believed about himself, Poe will learn that there are things far worse than being burned alive ... Find out why everyone loves The Puppet Show 'A page turner' Sun 'So dark and twisty' Elly Griffiths 'A powerful thriller from an explosive new talent. Tightly plotted, and not for the faint hearted!' David Mark 'A gripping start to a much anticipated new series' Vaseem Khan 'Satisfyingly twisty and clever and the flashes of humour work well to offer the reader respite from the thrill of the read' Michael J. Malone 'Britain's answer to Harry Bosch' Matt Hilton 'Dark, disturbing and so very clever. Highly recommended' Anne Cater


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Download or read book The Puppet Show written by M. W. Craven and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2018-06-07 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *WINNER OF THE CWA GOLD DAGGER AWARD 2019 FOR BEST CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR* 'Fantastic' Martina Cole 'Dark, sharp and compelling' Peter James 'A thrilling curtain raiser for what looks set to be a great new series' Mick Herron A serial killer is burning people alive in the Lake District's prehistoric stone circles. He leaves no clues and the police are helpless. When his name is found carved into the charred remains of the third victim, disgraced detective Washington Poe is brought back from suspension and into an investigation he wants no part of . . . Reluctantly partnered with the brilliant, but socially awkward, civilian analyst, Tilly Bradshaw, the mismatched pair uncover a trail that only he is meant to see. The elusive killer has a plan and for some reason Poe is part of it. As the body count rises, Poe discovers he has far more invested in the case than he could have possibly imagined. And in a shocking finale that will shatter everything he's ever believed about himself, Poe will learn that there are things far worse than being burned alive ... Find out why everyone loves The Puppet Show 'A page turner' Sun 'So dark and twisty' Elly Griffiths 'A powerful thriller from an explosive new talent. Tightly plotted, and not for the faint hearted!' David Mark 'A gripping start to a much anticipated new series' Vaseem Khan 'Satisfyingly twisty and clever and the flashes of humour work well to offer the reader respite from the thrill of the read' Michael J. Malone 'Britain's answer to Harry Bosch' Matt Hilton 'Dark, disturbing and so very clever. Highly recommended' Anne Cater


The Three Little Pigs: A Finger Puppet Theater Book

The Three Little Pigs: A Finger Puppet Theater Book

Author: Scholastic

Publisher: Cartwheel Books

Published: 2017-08-29

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781338151626

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Finger Puppet Theater presents the classic story of The Three Little Pigs in this brand-new, novelty format with carry-along handle and four felt finger puppets! The story of The Three Little Pigs comes to life in this brand-new novelty format! With a carry-along handle, four adorable felt puppets, and a die-cut stage in the back cover, this board book is chock-full of innovative and imaginative play value. Kids will love acting out the story inside the book, or making up their own version of this classic fairy tale! "Little pig, little pig, let me in!" cried the hungry wolf. The pig replied, "Not by the hair on my chinny-chin-chin!"


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Download or read book The Three Little Pigs: A Finger Puppet Theater Book written by Scholastic and published by Cartwheel Books. This book was released on 2017-08-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finger Puppet Theater presents the classic story of The Three Little Pigs in this brand-new, novelty format with carry-along handle and four felt finger puppets! The story of The Three Little Pigs comes to life in this brand-new novelty format! With a carry-along handle, four adorable felt puppets, and a die-cut stage in the back cover, this board book is chock-full of innovative and imaginative play value. Kids will love acting out the story inside the book, or making up their own version of this classic fairy tale! "Little pig, little pig, let me in!" cried the hungry wolf. The pig replied, "Not by the hair on my chinny-chin-chin!"


The Unlikely Princess

The Unlikely Princess

Author: Elizabeth Goodwin

Publisher: Brighter Child

Published: 2009-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780769660257

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Open the curtain and let the show begin! Set the stage for imaginative fun with The Unlikely Princess! This puppet theater book follows the adventures of Rosie and her royal friends. Read the story with your little princess and use the puppets to act out the story in the puppet theaters. Don’t forget to use the soundtrack button to compliment the story! Your little princess can also create her own story using the puppets and the pop-up theaters. There’s no limit to the stories her imagination can tell! These puppet theater story books are the perfect way for children to use their imaginations to explore a story. Each book features a quirky story based on a popular theme, five two-sided puppets, and four puppet theaters with sound. Each pop-up theater has enough space for one or more child to act out the story using the puppets. That characters can be in the foreground or the background. They can even fly, thanks to clever paper engineering! The sound for each puppet theater relates directly to the scene, and the push button allows the child to play the sound whenever he or she wants.


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Download or read book The Unlikely Princess written by Elizabeth Goodwin and published by Brighter Child. This book was released on 2009-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Open the curtain and let the show begin! Set the stage for imaginative fun with The Unlikely Princess! This puppet theater book follows the adventures of Rosie and her royal friends. Read the story with your little princess and use the puppets to act out the story in the puppet theaters. Don’t forget to use the soundtrack button to compliment the story! Your little princess can also create her own story using the puppets and the pop-up theaters. There’s no limit to the stories her imagination can tell! These puppet theater story books are the perfect way for children to use their imaginations to explore a story. Each book features a quirky story based on a popular theme, five two-sided puppets, and four puppet theaters with sound. Each pop-up theater has enough space for one or more child to act out the story using the puppets. That characters can be in the foreground or the background. They can even fly, thanks to clever paper engineering! The sound for each puppet theater relates directly to the scene, and the push button allows the child to play the sound whenever he or she wants.


Uncle Otto's Puppet Theatre

Uncle Otto's Puppet Theatre

Author: Brigid Grauman

Publisher:

Published: 2019-10-03

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13: 9781697102154

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The heartaches and drama of Nazi persecution are brought to life in this Jewish family saga. Its author, Brigid Grauman, has drawn on the intimate memoirs and diaries of no less than seven of her forebears to recreate a vivid picture of that darkest of eras. Brigid's book combines the searing experiences of her family with her own compassion and affection. Her family members spring to life and step from the page. "Uncle Otto's Puppet Theatre" takes the reader through two centuries of Jewish life, spanning peasant years in rural Moravia to headlong flight from Central Europe and hard-earned new lives in America. The humanity and gifted storytelling of this book emulates the emotional impact of "The Diary of Anne Frank" and "The Hare with Amber Eyes", and is a tribute to the courage of the author's own family.


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Download or read book Uncle Otto's Puppet Theatre written by Brigid Grauman and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-03 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The heartaches and drama of Nazi persecution are brought to life in this Jewish family saga. Its author, Brigid Grauman, has drawn on the intimate memoirs and diaries of no less than seven of her forebears to recreate a vivid picture of that darkest of eras. Brigid's book combines the searing experiences of her family with her own compassion and affection. Her family members spring to life and step from the page. "Uncle Otto's Puppet Theatre" takes the reader through two centuries of Jewish life, spanning peasant years in rural Moravia to headlong flight from Central Europe and hard-earned new lives in America. The humanity and gifted storytelling of this book emulates the emotional impact of "The Diary of Anne Frank" and "The Hare with Amber Eyes", and is a tribute to the courage of the author's own family.