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PUPPETRY: A READER IN THEATRE PRACTICE
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| By: |
Penny Francis |
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Hardback |
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£86.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0230232728 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780230232723 |
| Publisher: |
PALGRAVE MACMILLAN |
| Pub. date: |
16 November, 2011 |
| Series: |
Readings in Theatre Practice |
| Pages: |
208 |
| Description: |
Theatre-goers are increasingly aware of the growing use of object and figure animation throughout the performing arts. Puppetry offers engaging contemporary perspectives on this universal art-form. It provides an account of puppetry's different facets, from its demands and techniques, through its uses and abuses to its history and philosophy. |
| Synopsis: |
In this sophisticated and compelling introduction to puppet theatre, Penny Francis offers engaging contemporary perspectives on this universal art-form. She provides an account of puppetry's different facets, from its demands and techniques, through its uses and abuses, to its history and philosophy. Now recognized as a valuable and powerful medium used in the making of most forms of theatre and filmed work, those referring to Puppetry will discover something of the roots, dramaturgy, literature and techniques of this visual art form. The book gathers together material from an international selection of sources, bringing puppet theatre to life for the student, practitioner and amateur alike. |
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208 p. |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Palgrave Macmillan |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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