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Puppetry and Puppet Making

This list includes books on puppetry and guidance on the creation and manipulation of puppets in various forms.

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  • A comprehensive count for puppetry from around the world and its use in diverse areas at different historical times.
    Book, 2005London : Thames & Hudson, 2005. — 791.53 BLU
  • If you like knitting and puppet making, this book is for you.
    Book, 2012Lewes : Guild of Master Craftsman, 2012. — 746.432 JOH
  • The Well-dressed Puppet

    a Guide to Creating Puppet Costumes

    Lambeth, Cheralyn
    A hands-on book for making beautiful puppet costumes.
    Book, 2015New York : Focal Press, 2015. — 745.5922 LAM
  • Resourceful and creative for making puppets with available materials.
    Book, 2004Cincinnati, Ohio : North Light Books, c2004. — J 745.5922 KEN
  • practical guide on how to make various types of puppets and use in well-known folktales.
    Book, 2008New York : Neal-Schuman Publishers, c2008. — J 027.6251 LOW
  • A comprehensive overview of the art form and techniques. expert instruction on different puppet styles.
    Book, 2022Ramsbury : The Crowood Press, 2022. — 791.53 DOW
  • Marionettes

    How to Make and Work Them

    Fling, Helen
    Instructions on construction and manipulation of string puppets.
    Book, 1973New York : Dover Publications c1973. — 791.53 FLI