Everybody's Marionette Book
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.
Edition: repr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Yellowed
Step into the enchanting world of strings and stagecraft with Everybody's Marionette Book, a comprehensive and richly illustrated guide that unlocks the art of marionette theatre for audiences of all ages and skill levels. Written and illustrated by H. W. Whanslaw — a celebrated authority on puppet theatre and author of works including Everybody's Theatre and Bankside Book of Puppets — this volume instructs readers on every aspect of the craft, from constructing and stringing the puppets themselves to staging a full theatrical performance, making it an indispensable manual for the aspiring puppeteer. Whanslaw's writing carries the warmth and precision of a true craftsman-teacher, blending practical instruction with a genuine passion for the performing arts that transforms a technical guide into an inspiring creative companion. The book stands as a significant document in the history of British puppet theatre, capturing a golden era when marionette performance was a cherished popular art form. Whether one is a curious beginner or a seasoned enthusiast of theatrical craft, this volume poses a tantalising question: what wonders might you bring to life at the end of a string?
Author: H. W. Whanslaw
Format: Hardback
Published: 1957, Wells Gardner, Darton & Co., Ltd.
Genre: Childrens fiction
Edition: repr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Yellowed
Step into the enchanting world of strings and stagecraft with Everybody's Marionette Book, a comprehensive and richly illustrated guide that unlocks the art of marionette theatre for audiences of all ages and skill levels. Written and illustrated by H. W. Whanslaw — a celebrated authority on puppet theatre and author of works including Everybody's Theatre and Bankside Book of Puppets — this volume instructs readers on every aspect of the craft, from constructing and stringing the puppets themselves to staging a full theatrical performance, making it an indispensable manual for the aspiring puppeteer. Whanslaw's writing carries the warmth and precision of a true craftsman-teacher, blending practical instruction with a genuine passion for the performing arts that transforms a technical guide into an inspiring creative companion. The book stands as a significant document in the history of British puppet theatre, capturing a golden era when marionette performance was a cherished popular art form. Whether one is a curious beginner or a seasoned enthusiast of theatrical craft, this volume poses a tantalising question: what wonders might you bring to life at the end of a string?