A Second Bench Book Of Puppetry: Containing Useful References In Alphabetical Order
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
For the passionate puppeteer seeking to master the ancient and intricate craft, A Second Bench Book of Puppetry stands as an indispensable compendium, presenting a meticulously organised collection of practical references arranged in alphabetical order for swift and intuitive access. H. W. Whanslaw, a distinguished member of the British Puppet and Model Theatre Guild, draws upon his considerable expertise to deliver a volume that instructs both the dedicated amateur and the seasoned professional, covering the full spectrum of puppetry techniques, materials, and stagecraft with authoritative precision. Whanslaw's writing style is clear, methodical, and richly informed by a lifetime immersed in the world of puppet theatre, making complex theatrical concepts accessible without ever sacrificing depth or rigour. As a companion to his earlier Bench Book of Puppetry, this second volume solidifies his legacy as one of the foremost chroniclers of the craft in the English-speaking world, cementing its place as a cornerstone reference in any serious puppeteer's library. Whether one is constructing a marionette, designing a shadow puppet stage, or seeking to understand the historical traditions behind the art form, this volume promises to illuminate the path forward with quiet, confident authority.
Author: H. W. Whanslaw
Format: Hardback
Published: 1957, Wills Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd.
Genre: The arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
For the passionate puppeteer seeking to master the ancient and intricate craft, A Second Bench Book of Puppetry stands as an indispensable compendium, presenting a meticulously organised collection of practical references arranged in alphabetical order for swift and intuitive access. H. W. Whanslaw, a distinguished member of the British Puppet and Model Theatre Guild, draws upon his considerable expertise to deliver a volume that instructs both the dedicated amateur and the seasoned professional, covering the full spectrum of puppetry techniques, materials, and stagecraft with authoritative precision. Whanslaw's writing style is clear, methodical, and richly informed by a lifetime immersed in the world of puppet theatre, making complex theatrical concepts accessible without ever sacrificing depth or rigour. As a companion to his earlier Bench Book of Puppetry, this second volume solidifies his legacy as one of the foremost chroniclers of the craft in the English-speaking world, cementing its place as a cornerstone reference in any serious puppeteer's library. Whether one is constructing a marionette, designing a shadow puppet stage, or seeking to understand the historical traditions behind the art form, this volume promises to illuminate the path forward with quiet, confident authority.