A Book Of Marionette Plays
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
Step into the enchanting world of puppet theatre with H. W. Whanslaw's A Book of Marionette Plays, a carefully curated collection of scripts designed to bring the ancient and beloved art of marionette performance to life on the stage. Whanslaw, a recognised authority on the craft and author of companion volumes Everybody's Theatre and Everybody's Marionette Book, presents a rich selection of plays tailored for the unique demands of the marionette stage, from the mechanics of movement to the theatrical storytelling that has captivated audiences for centuries. This volume stands as both a practical handbook and a celebration of a distinctly human art form, illuminating the traditions and techniques that underpin marionette theatre across cultures and eras. Whanslaw's writing is instructive yet accessible, bridging the gap between seasoned puppeteers and enthusiastic newcomers with equal authority. For anyone fascinated by the performing arts, stagecraft, or the history of theatrical tradition, this collection raises a compelling question: what stories can only be told when the strings are pulled just right?
Author: H. W. Whanslaw
Format: Hardback
Genre: Plays
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Step into the enchanting world of puppet theatre with H. W. Whanslaw's A Book of Marionette Plays, a carefully curated collection of scripts designed to bring the ancient and beloved art of marionette performance to life on the stage. Whanslaw, a recognised authority on the craft and author of companion volumes Everybody's Theatre and Everybody's Marionette Book, presents a rich selection of plays tailored for the unique demands of the marionette stage, from the mechanics of movement to the theatrical storytelling that has captivated audiences for centuries. This volume stands as both a practical handbook and a celebration of a distinctly human art form, illuminating the traditions and techniques that underpin marionette theatre across cultures and eras. Whanslaw's writing is instructive yet accessible, bridging the gap between seasoned puppeteers and enthusiastic newcomers with equal authority. For anyone fascinated by the performing arts, stagecraft, or the history of theatrical tradition, this collection raises a compelling question: what stories can only be told when the strings are pulled just right?