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Making (Almost) Instant Puppets - by  David Currell (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Making (Almost) Instant Puppets - by David Currell (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • This wonderful book is packed with a range of quick, inexpensive ways to make the main types of puppet using objects that are spare, scrap, recycled or easily accessible.
  • About the Author: David Currell is widely recognized as a leading authority on puppet theatre.
  • 160 Pages
  • Crafts + Hobbies, Puppets & Puppetry

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About the Book



This wonderful book is packed with a range of quick, inexpensive ways to make the main types of puppets using objects that are spare, scrap, recycled or easily accessible. Includes Hand puppets, Rod puppets, Marionettes, Shadow puppets.



Book Synopsis



This wonderful book is packed with a range of quick, inexpensive ways to make the main types of puppet using objects that are spare, scrap, recycled or easily accessible. With imagination and creative flair, it explains the principles and techniques that can transform a plastic bottle into a hippopotamus hand puppet or a few cardboard rolls into a dancing marionette. Alongside the practical information, it also gives staging advice so that your puppets can perform as living and believable characters. This is truly a book that will bring the magical world of puppet theatre within reach of everyone, whatever their time or resource limits.



About the Author



David Currell is widely recognized as a leading authority on puppet theatre. He has written extensively on puppets and puppet theatre. A UNESCO puppetry consultant, he was co-founder of the national Puppet Centre and was its chairperson for nearly twenty years.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.55 Inches (H) x 6.87 Inches (W) x .37 Inches (D)
Weight: .93 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 160
Genre: Crafts + Hobbies
Sub-Genre: Puppets & Puppetry
Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
Format: Paperback
Author: David Currell
Language: English
Street Date: February 4, 2025
TCIN: 1009223594
UPC: 9780719843976
Item Number (DPCI): 247-09-7113
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.37 inches length x 6.87 inches width x 9.55 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.93 pounds
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Q: Who is the author of this puppetry book?

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  • A: The author is David Currell, a recognized authority on puppet theatre.

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Q: What types of puppets can I make using this book?

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  • A: You can make hand puppets, rod puppets, marionettes, and shadow puppets with this book.

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Q: What age group is this book recommended for?

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  • A: The book is suggested for ages 22 years and up.

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Q: What materials are suggested for making puppets?

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  • A: The book encourages using spare, scrap, recycled, or easily accessible materials to create puppets.

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Q: Does the book provide staging advice for puppetry?

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  • A: Yes, it includes staging advice to help bring your puppets to life as believable characters.

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