Publisher's Synopsis
The Tony Sarg Marionette Book, written by Tony Sarg and published in 1921, is a guide to creating and performing with homemade marionettes. The book includes detailed instructions on how to construct the marionettes using materials such as wire, cloth, and papier-m�����ch�����, as well as tips on how to manipulate them for effective performances.In addition to the construction and manipulation of marionettes, the book also includes two plays specifically designed for homemade marionettes: ""The Fairy Circus"" and ""The Carnival of the Animals."" These plays provide a framework for readers to create their own performances and showcase their marionette-making skills.Throughout the book, Sarg emphasizes the importance of creativity and experimentation in marionette-making and performance. He encourages readers to adapt his techniques to suit their own artistic visions and to experiment with different materials and styles.Overall, The Tony Sarg Marionette Book is a comprehensive guide to the art of marionette-making and performance, offering readers a wealth of practical advice and creative inspiration.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.
