Vol. 1 - New revised edition enlarged with photographs

The authors, professional puppeteers specialized in string puppets, founded their theatre in the USA in Cincinnati, Ohio before moving to France. Their activity is shared between workshops for children ages 7 and above, especially for the French Educational system, workshops for professionals, touring performances in France, in Europe and in the United States and the presentation of a travelling exhibit representative of their activity. They wrote this technical manual based upon 20 years of experience in the field; with the help of over 200 drawings, they reveal their building method and above all the operating techniques for marionettes, a subject rarely treated up until now. The 7 Chapters (Drawing and Design - Patterns - Marionette Articulation - Balance and counterbalance - The Control Paddle - The Setting of Strings - Operating Techniques) permit a fast and clear initiation for beginners concerning the basic priciples of creating and operating this particular type of marionette. As for professionals this technical manuel will undoubtably help them discover different aspects which will enrich their own personal experience.

- The Art and Technique of Marionette making - FRASCONE Bruno & Darlene, Le Petit FlÈcher, 49620 La Pommeraye , France. 91 pages, over 200 drawings, inset of photographs, illustrated cover 21 x 29,7 cm.

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Legal copyright 2002 ISBN 2-9511663-4-6.