Publisher's Synopsis
A Book of Marionettes is a 1920 publication by Helen Haiman Joseph that provides a comprehensive guide to the art of marionette puppetry. The book is divided into two parts, with the first section focusing on the history of marionettes, their construction, and the basic techniques required to manipulate them. The second part of the book includes a collection of scripts for marionette performances, ranging from classic fairy tales to original stories. The book is lavishly illustrated with photographs and diagrams that demonstrate the various techniques and concepts discussed in the text. Overall, A Book of Marionettes is an essential resource for anyone interested in the art of puppetry, providing a wealth of information on the history, construction, and performance of marionettes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
