This vintage book contains an fantastic treatise on puppets and
marionettes of the world, looking at the history of puppets and puppet
shows enjoyed in Europe, England, America and many other countries. With
authentic photographs and a wealth of fascinating information from
ancient puppets to instructions for construction, this volume will be of
considerable utility to both puppeteers and historians alike. Contents
include: "Puppets of Antiquity", "Oriental Puppets", "Puppets of Italy
and Southern Europe", "Puppet Shows of Germany", "Puppetry in England",
"Marionettes in America", "Toy Theatres and Puppet Plays for Children",
"A plea for Polichinelle", "Behind the Scenes", and "Construction of the
Marionette Stage". Many vintage books such as this are increasingly
scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an
affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially
commissioned new introduction on puppets and marionettes.