Puppets and Puppet Theatre by David Currell Puppets and Puppet Theatre contains everything one needs to know to progress from a beginner's level to a high standard of artistry. Puppeteer David Currell concentrates on designing, making, and performing with the main types of puppets, offering detailed information on: the nature and heritage of puppet theater; the anatomy of a puppet and its design and structure; materials and methods for sculpting, modeling, and casting puppet parts; step-by-step instructions for constructing marionettes as well as glove, hand, rod, and shadow puppets; and the control and manipulation of all these types of puppets. The author then covers: staging principles, stage and scenery design, and construction methods; principles of lighting and sound as well as their equipment and techniques; and the basics of producing a show. Lavishly illustrated and filled with expert tips and insights, this is a must-have book for anyone drawn to the magical world of puppets and puppet theater. |
Puppets,
Masks, and Performing Objects John Bell teaches drama and performance at Rhode Island School of Design and New York University. He is a member of the Great Small Works Theater Collective and has worked with Bread and Puppet Theater for many years. |
The
Muppets Make Puppets!/Book and Puppet Kit: How to Make Puppets Out of All
Kinds of Stuff Around Your House by Cheryl Henson, David Cain (Illustrator), John E. Barrett (Illustrator), Muppet work Winner 1996 Early Childhood News Awards. Includes materials to make puppets with, such as googly eyes, etc. |
Jim Henson: The Works: The Art, the Magic, the Imagination by Christopher Finch, Charles S. Finch, Jim Henson The ultimate gift for Muppet lovers everywhere, this extraordinary tribute celebrates 40 years of Henson's creative genius--from his best-known inventions to his lesser known but equally fascinating notions for everything from designs for futuristic nightclubs and homes to experimental films. 500 color illustrations. |
The Complete Book of Puppetry by George Latshaw |
Marionettes:
How to Make and Work Them by Helen Fling, Charles Forbell (Illustrator) |
Puppets: Methods and Materials by Cedric Flower, Alan Jon Fortney (Contributor) |
The Most Excellent Book of How to Be a Puppeteer by Roger Lade, Rob Shone (Illustrator) |
The
Foam Book: An Easy Guide to Building Polyfoam Puppets The Foam Book is not just a guide to puppet construction
but a useful resource of suppliers of hard to find puppet-making materials.
About the Author For over twenty years, Drew has performed regularly on television and stage including such venues as The Center for Puppetry Arts, The Smithsonian Institution, The Detroit Institute of Art and The Philadephia Museum of Art. In 1994 Drew was awarded the President's Award by The Puppeteers of America for outstanding achievement in the art of puppetry. In 1998, his original production of BATHTUB PIRATES was awarded the prestigious UNIMA Citation of Excellence. He has also served on the Board of Trustees of The Puppeteers of America. Donald Devet is a web producer and freelance writer, producer and performer in New York City. |
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