Language:EnglishPublisher:Dover PublicationsISBN-13:9780486440170ISBN-10:486440176UPC:9780486440170Book Category:Crafts & HobbiesBook Subcategory:Puppets & PuppetrySize:8.14 x 5.74 x 0.44 inchesWeight:0.6812Product ID:SCEH83VZA4
Professional Marionette Making and Performance Guide
This comprehensive manual provides complete instruction for creating and performing with marionettes, the articulated string puppets that have captivated audiences for generations. Written by professionals Mabel and Les Beaton, this guide serves beginners and experienced puppeteers with detailed techniques for constructing jointed figures and staging productions.
Detailed Construction Techniques
The book contains over 200 sequenced photographs and diagrams demonstrating each step of marionette creation. Detailed chapters cover head construction, body assembly, wig making, and costume design. The visual guides make complex construction processes accessible, showing proper joint placement and stringing methods for realistic movement.
Stage Design and Performance
Complete chapters address stage setup and furnishing, including instructions for building miniature furniture pieces. Lighting techniques for puppet theater are explained in detail, ensuring proper visibility and atmosphere for performances. The manipulation chapter demonstrates string control methods for creating lifelike movement and character expression.
Production and Programming
The production section covers incorporating music into performances, developing sketches, creating celebrity parodies, and arranging complete programs. A full script for Beauty and the Beast is included, providing a ready-to-perform production. The book also explores marionette applications in theater, motion pictures, schools, and advertising.
Historical Context
A dedicated section traces puppeteering history, providing context for this traditional craft form. Understanding the evolution of marionette theater enriches the practice and appreciation of this performance art.
Comprehensive Resource
Library Journal recommends this guide for its thorough coverage of all aspects of marionette creation and performance. From initial figure construction through final stage presentation, every element of puppeteering receives detailed attention. The book serves as both instructional manual and reference guide for anyone interested in this distinctive form of performance art.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Dover PublicationsISBN-13:9780486440170ISBN-10:486440176UPC:9780486440170Book Category:Crafts & HobbiesBook Subcategory:Puppets & PuppetrySize:8.14 x 5.74 x 0.44 inchesWeight:0.6812Product ID:SCEH83VZA4
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Professional Marionette Making and Performance Guide
This comprehensive manual provides complete instruction for creating and performing with marionettes, the articulated string puppets that have captivated audiences for generations. Written by professionals Mabel and Les Beaton, this guide serves beginners and experienced puppeteers with detailed techniques for constructing jointed figures and staging productions.
Detailed Construction Techniques
The book contains over 200 sequenced photographs and diagrams demonstrating each step of marionette creation. Detailed chapters cover head construction, body assembly, wig making, and costume design. The visual guides make complex construction processes accessible, showing proper joint placement and stringing methods for realistic movement.
Stage Design and Performance
Complete chapters address stage setup and furnishing, including instructions for building miniature furniture pieces. Lighting techniques for puppet theater are explained in detail, ensuring proper visibility and atmosphere for performances. The manipulation chapter demonstrates string control methods for creating lifelike movement and character expression.
Production and Programming
The production section covers incorporating music into performances, developing sketches, creating celebrity parodies, and arranging complete programs. A full script for Beauty and the Beast is included, providing a ready-to-perform production. The book also explores marionette applications in theater, motion pictures, schools, and advertising.
Historical Context
A dedicated section traces puppeteering history, providing context for this traditional craft form. Understanding the evolution of marionette theater enriches the practice and appreciation of this performance art.
Comprehensive Resource
Library Journal recommends this guide for its thorough coverage of all aspects of marionette creation and performance. From initial figure construction through final stage presentation, every element of puppeteering receives detailed attention. The book serves as both instructional manual and reference guide for anyone interested in this distinctive form of performance art.
