Puppetry, miniature and toy theatre Books

Drawing on the author's two decades of watching, writing, and teaching about puppetry from a critical perspective, this is a collection of insights into how we watch, understand, and appreciate puppetry.

Balloons, fun, games, magic, and more—they’re all here. From entertaining and food to marketing and promotion, this book features comprehensive and detailed guidance on how to succeed in the birthday party business. At the heart of the...

Step into the strange, enchanting world of The Wonderful Drama of Punch and Judy, the hilarious puppet show as it has traditionally been performed to the raucous delight of children and adults all over the world.Follow the mischievous Punch as he outwits...

This classic, historical book is a detailed and comprehensive look at making and manipulation of puppets. In this original, unabridged form it contains much information that is useful and practical today in the classroom or home. Contents include -...

This vintage book is a concise guide to marionettes, complete with historical information, directions of making puppets, ideas for performances, insights into tricks and techniques, and much more. With helpful illustrations and simple instructions, this...

Marionettes is a novel written by Julien Gordon and originally published in 1892. The story revolves around the lives of a group of artists and performers in Paris, who are all connected through their love of marionettes, or puppets. The main character,...

Puppy is sure to be a cute creature. Everyone wants a puppy in their house. But how to educate them to be well-bred puppies? How can a puppy not barking, not jumping, not chewing, not whining, and not getting in the wrong place when exposed to a new...

This early booklet is a fascinating read for entertainment enthusiasts. Thoroughly recommended for the bookshelf of the amateur or professional ventriloquist it contains a wealth of information that is still useful and practical today. A step by step...

This early work is a fascinating read for entertainment enthusiasts. Thoroughly recommended for the bookshelf of the amateur or professional ventriloquist it contains a wealth of information that is still useful and practical today. Extensively...

Originally published in 1916.  An entertaining book of instructions on how to acquire the art of Ventriloquism as plain and simple as possible. Contents include: Ventriloquism – Modern Ventriloquists – How to become a Ventriloquist – “Throwing” the voice...

Puppetry has become a significant force in contemporary theatre and thousands of puppets from various cultures and time periods have been collected by scholars, enthusiasts, and curators, who wisely realized that these material images can teach us...

If you're passionate about ventriloquism and ready to take your skills to the next level, then HowExpert Guide to Ventriloquism is the perfect resource to guide you! Whether you're a beginner eager to explore the art or an experienced performer looking...

Based on more than three decades of experience assisting puppeteers with their first marionettes, Kurt has focused his simple, little book on the topics most frequently misunderstood and the most common mistakes made by beginners with marionettes.A range...

Theatre-Rites are regarded as pioneers in the field of object-led and site-specific performance, creating ground-breaking work for family audiences since 1995. This book marks the company's 25th anniversary, offering the first in-depth exploration of...

This study analyzes the folkloric genres that comprise the repertoire of the marionette theater in Sicily. Here, epic, farce, saints' lives, bandits' lives, fairytales, Christian myth, and city legend offer the vehicles by which puppeteers comment upon,...

In the 1950's, Dick Myers developed a unique type of rod puppet and began creating whimsically memorable productions. His first play, The Story of Dick Whitington, premiered at the 1966 National Festival of the Puppeteers of America and was the hit...

Have children (or adults) amaze themselves and their audience with a wonderful puppet performance by following this simple, illustrated, step by step introductory puppet manual.An outstanding resource designed for the graduate or experienced classroom or...

""The Prince of the Hundred Soups: A Puppet Show, In Narrative"" is a novel written by Vernon Lee and published in 1883. The story follows a young prince who, upon inheriting his father's kingdom, becomes obsessed with creating the perfect soup. He hires...

Have children (or adults) amaze themselves and their audience with a wonderful puppet performance by following this simple, illustrated, step by step puppet manual.An outstanding resource designed for the graduate or experienced classroom...

The Dial V63, June 28 To December 20, 1917 is a literary journal that was published fortnightly by The Dial Publishing Company in the year 1917. This book is a collection of literary criticism, discussions, and information about various literary works...

The Home Of The Puppet-Play: An Address is a book written by Richard Pischel and published in 1902. The book explores the history and cultural significance of puppetry, particularly in Europe and Asia. Pischel discusses the various types of puppetry,...

<p>Literary scholar Michael A. Chaney examines graphic novels to illustrate that in form and function they inform readers on how they ought to be read. His arguments result in an innovative analysis of the various knowledges that comics produce and...

This early work is a fascinating read for entertainment enthusiasts. Thoroughly recommended for the bookshelf of the amateur or professional ventriloquist it contains a wealth of information that is still useful and practical today. Contents Include: So...

The Sophisticated Sock: Project Based Learning Through Puppetry delivers a career of in-school experience to teachers, resident artists, and anyone wishing to engage children grades K - five in enthusiastic learning across the curriculum. Karen Konnerth...

Es un conocido titiritero, quien va por los pueblos y ciudades, con su viejo carromato contando las hazañas del mayor héroe de todos los tiempos, don Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar.El Cid Campeador ayudado por sus títeres, extraños instrumentos musicales y algún...

Adaptación para títeres o teatro, de tan genial obra literaria de don Miguel de Cervantes,Escrita e interpretada, por Juan Catalina, titiritero, hasta la medula, hacedor de sus propias obras ,tanto en la construcción de los títeres, como escenografía,...

The Topic of The PlayThere are two different worlds in the play. The real world is where Atlas lives in his room with his aquarium. The world of Atlantis, where Mira lives with her friends and father. Everyone is alone in their own world. Only those who...

Do you want to knit but don't have any idea where to start? Do you dream of creating handcrafted gifts that your family, friends, and customers will cherish?The Knitting for Beginners book is a great book for everyone who is trying to learn to knit. It...

"Glove Puppetry" is a classic guide to glove puppets, including chapters on its history, how to make puppets, how to put on a performance, and much more. This fantastic guide is full of great ideas for both pleasure and educational purposes, making it...

This vintage book is a complete and novice-friendly guide to creating your own puppets, puppet theatre, and other related equipment. With simple diagrams and clear instructions, this volume is ideal for the novice puppeteer, and would make for a...

Cruikshank's lively illustrations bring to life the age-old story of Punch and Judy, a classic tale of good versus evil, comedy and tragedy, and the timeless appeal of puppet theater. With Judd's introduction and commentary, this edition is a must-have...

We start of with a history of the origins of Punch from Italy and then its progress through both England and America. Then we have the various acts, including:Punch and his Dog Toby, Scaramouch with Punch and his Horse, Punch, Judy and the Baby, Punch...

This anthology of essays aims to explore the many types of relationships that exist between puppets, broadly speaking, and the immaterial world.  

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

This vintage book is a concise guide to children's glove puppetry, with historical information, directions of making puppets, ideas for performances, and much more. With helpful illustrations and useful information, this volume is highly recommended for...

This vintage book is a complete guide to glove-puppetry, with historical information, directions for making glove puppets, instructions for making a stage, hints on performing, and much more. With helpful illustrations and handy tips, this volume is...

Originally published in the 1940s, the author, a master of his craft, has clearly and concisely explained the making of both hand and string puppets, and also clearly shown how they may be used in appropriate settings. With the idea of giving asistance...

This antiquarian book contains a detailed and novice-friendly guide to ventriloquism, with information on voice exercises, selecting dummies, common techniques and tricks, performing, sketches, and much more. Written in clear, plain language and full of...

Jim Henson was the creative force behind a huge catalog of television series, films, specials, and other productions, even excepting the Muppets. This collection of essays delves into the rest of Henson's body of work, including projects developed...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore,...

Dans cet ouvrage érudit, Tancrede de Visan explore l'histoire du théâtre de marionnettes lyonnais, plus particulièrement le célèbre personnage du Guignol. Il examine l'origine de ce personnage, son évolution à travers les siècles et son importance...