Originally published in the 1940s, the author, a master of his
craft, has clearly and concisely explained the making of both hand and
string puppets, and also clearly shown how they may be used in
appropriate settings. With the idea of giving asistance to the novice,
and help to the more advanced student, the book is written in plain and
concise language the diagrams and photographs should explain the
intricacies of puppet-making, leaving the individual to fill in the
details from his own imagination.
Contents Include: Glove Puppets, String Puppets, Puppets with
Wire Frame Foundation, Carved Wooden Puppets, Dressing The Puppets,
Controls, The Glove Puppet, Stage The Play.
64 pages illustrated. Includes a foldout.