Publisher's Synopsis
The Beginner's Puppet Book by Alice M. Hoben is a comprehensive guidebook for anyone interested in learning the art of puppetry. The book begins with an introduction to the history of puppetry and its various forms, including hand puppets, marionettes, and shadow puppets. It then goes on to cover the basics of puppet construction, including materials, tools, and techniques for creating puppets from scratch.The book also includes detailed instructions for puppet manipulation, with step-by-step guides for basic movements and more advanced techniques. Additionally, the book provides tips and advice for creating puppet shows, including how to write scripts, design sets and props, and perform for an audience.With its clear and concise writing style, The Beginner's Puppet Book is an accessible and engaging resource for aspiring puppeteers of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced puppeteer looking to improve your skills, this book is an essential guide to the art of puppetry.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.
