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Puppet Mania: The World's Most Incredible Puppet Making Book Ever by John E. Kennedy

In Puppet Mania!, a master of the art brings kids thirteen more...1 point

In Puppet Mania!, a master of the art brings kids thirteen original projects they can make on their own, primarily using everyday household materials. Many of the projects the author includes here are for puppets he himself designed and created as a kid. There's Sock Puppy, Banana Buddy, Running Rabbit and a gaggle of other endearing creatures. Aside from explicit directions, Kennedy provides construction tips and troubleshooting advice. Puppet Mania! is more than just a project book: It also gives...1 point

The Goblins of Labyrinth : 20th Anniversary Edition by Brian Froud, Terry Jones

In 1986, the magical fantasy movie Labyrinth introduced more...1 point

In 1986, the magical fantasy movie Labyrinth introduced the world to a set of unforgettable goblins from the minds of Jim Henson and Brian Froud. Not only has the film become a classic with a huge cult following, but Brian Froud's long out- of-print book about the malevolent and cantankerous goblins-packed with his brilliant drawings and paintings-has achieved similar cult status. Now Abrams is proudly reissuing The Goblins of Labyrinth in a brand-new 20th Anniversary Edition. With...1 point

Jim Henson: The Works - The Art, the Magic, the Imagination by Christopher Finch

The ultimate gift for Muppet lovers everywhere, th more...1 point

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 illus.1 point

Puppets and Performing Objects: A Practical Guide by Tina Bicat

This fascinating study reveals a world where a sui more...1 point

This fascinating study reveals a world where a suitcase can comment on politics and a marionette can play Faust. It answers the question of why directors, writers, and producers use puppets and objects, investigating their different styles of performance, the distinction between props and performing objects, and how actors learn to animate. Ideal for anyone participating in or directing productions involving puppets or inanimate objects, this book paints a vivid picture of one of the most entertaining...1 point

Making Puppets Come Alive: How to Learn and Teach Hand Puppetry (Dover Craft Books) by Larry Engler, Carol Fijan

Lucid, easy-to-follow book teaches beginners how t more...1 point

Lucid, easy-to-follow book teaches beginners how to create a full working range of puppet motions and emotions. Also covers elements of good puppet theatrical technique: voice use and synchronization, stage deportment and interactions, improvisation, simple staging, lighting effects, and more. All clearly explained and beautifully illustrated.1 point

Puppetry: A World History by Eileen Blumenthal

Puppets have existed in one form or another in nearly more...1 point

Puppets have existed in one form or another in nearly every culture throughout human history. From the intriguing shadow puppets of Java to the romantically challenged Miss Piggy, from African carved-wood actors with outsize genitalia to merry maniac Mr. Punch, puppets are incredibly diverse, reflecting the varied cultures, environments, and personalities of their creators. In this lavishly illustrated volume, Eileen Blumenthal provides a comprehensive overview of the history and techniques of puppetry,...1 point

Strings, Hands, Shadows: A Modern Puppet History (DIAgram (Detroit Institute of Arts)) by John Bell

An illustrated history of the fascinating developm more...1 point

An illustrated history of the fascinating development of the art of puppetry.1 point

Sock and Glove: Creating Charming Softy Friends from Cast-Off Socks and Gloves by Miyako Kanamori

Easy to make...easy to love! Sock and Glove presents more...0 points

Easy to make...easy to love! Sock and Glove presents thirteen delightful softy projects that are quick to make-and certain to amuse and delight. Full of individuality and mischief, these stuffed creations are all pieced together from ordinary socks, gloves, and mittens. Step-by-step illustrations and instructions make it easy to craft and dress a whole menagerie, including monkeys, elephants, piglets, bunnies, and even an insouciant fish. Endearing to adults and children alike, these whimsical...0 points

Designing the Doll: From Concept to Construction by Susanna Oroyan

An in-depth guide to doll making from concept to & more...0 points

An in-depth guide to doll making from concept to "imaginative engineering," this book is for every collector and artist. A gallery of all of the important "art" doll makers today-a record for collectors and inspiration for doll artists. A wide variety of construction methods, the techniques for getting proportions correct, and ideas on how to develop ideas and then construct advanced art figures or dolls are covered. 250 color photos plus over 200 drawings. 160 pages.0 points

The Foam Book : An Easy Guide to Building Polyfoam Puppets by Donald Devet, Drew Allison

Whether you're a beginner to the world of puppet making more...0 points

Whether you're a beginner to the world of puppet making or an experienced professional puppeteer, The Foam Book was written with you in mind. This easy guide to designing and building your own polyfoam puppets will take you step-by-step through the creative process. Along the way you'll pick up tips and tricks to make the puppet building experience as carefree as possible. The Foam Book is not just a guide to puppet construction but a useful resource of suppliers of hard to find puppet-making materials....0 points

Ventriloquism Made Easy: How to Talk to Your Hand Without Looking Stupid! Second Edition by Paul Stadelman

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Making and Manipulating Marionettes by David Currell

Making and Manipulating Marionettes is a superb guide more...0 points

Making and Manipulating Marionettes is a superb guide to a craft and performance art that has fascinated audiences for over 2,000 years. Handsomely illustrated throughout, it presents precise instructions for the making of marionettes, both for plays and for acts in the variety tradition. All aspects of marionette design, construction, and control are covered, and there are rare insights into specialized designs and stringing techniques. Contents include an introduction to the marionette tradition...0 points

The Art of Hand Shadows by Albert Almoznino

Clear explanations and over 70 illustrations demon more...0 points

Clear explanations and over 70 illustrations demonstrate how to position your hands to make lifelike shadows of a lumbering dinosaur, a pair of playful monkeys, an eagle taking flight, a cat scratching itself, a howling wolf, a neighing horse, a dog that eats a rabbit, and many other figures.0 points

Puppets and Puppet Theatre by David Currell

Puppets and Puppet Theatre contains everything one more...0 points

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...0 points

Puppets, Masks, and Performing Objects

Puppets and masks are central to some of the oldes more...0 points

Puppets and masks are central to some of the oldest worldwide forms of art making and performance, as well as some of the newest. In the twentieth century, French symbolists, Russian futurists and constructivists, Prague School semioticians, and avant-garde artists around the world have all explored the experimental, social, and political value of performing objects. In recent years, puppets, masks, and objects have been the focus of Broadway musicals, postmodernist theory, political spectacle, performance...0 points

How to Become a Ventriloquist (Try Your Hand at Ventriloquism) by Edgar Bergen

This easy-to-follow manual, designed especially fo more...0 points

This easy-to-follow manual, designed especially for aspiring amateur ventriloquists, offers expert advice from an internationally renowned performer. Bergen reveals the secrets of his trade, sharing helpful tips on "near" ventriloquism, the doll-dummy, hand puppets, shadowgraphs and cardboard dummies, and much more. 48 illustrations enhance this definitive guide from a master of the art.0 points

Paul Klee: Hand Puppets (Emanating) by Christine Hopfengart, Osamu Okuda, Paul Klee

Between 1916 and 1925 Paul Klee (1879-1940) made s more...0 points

Between 1916 and 1925 Paul Klee (1879-1940) made some 50 hand puppets for his son, Felix, of which 30 are still in existence. For the heads, he used materials from his own household: beef bones and electrical outlets, bristle brushes, leftover bits of fur and nutshells. Soon he began to sew costumes. These characters and small works, do not pretend to be great art, but at the same time, they are superbly imaginative, sweetly reminiscent of Klee's relationships with his family, and beautifully illustrative...0 points

How to Make Puppets With Children by Jo Ellen Moore

How to Make Puppets with Children contains easy-to more...0 points

How to Make Puppets with Children contains easy-to-follow directions and all necessary pattern pieces for making 37 delightful hand puppets and 26 finger puppets. A reproducible finger puppet for each letter of the alphabet is included.0 points

The Complete Book of Puppetry by George Latshaw

An expert conducts readers through every stage of the more...0 points

An expert conducts readers through every stage of the puppeteer's art, including how to construct several types of puppets, developing distinctive voices for characters, and translating human body language into puppet movement. Other chapters focus on designing stages, writing and adapting plays, directing productions, and performance-related tips. Over 150 black-and-white illustrations.0 points