Puppetry: A Reader in Theatre Practice by Francis, Penny

Puppetry: A Reader in Theatre Practice (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780230232723)

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Format: Hardcover
$135.00
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Puppetry: A Reader in Theatre Practice by Francis, Penny

Puppetry: A Reader in Theatre Practice

$135.00
Puppetry: A Reader in Theatre Practice by Francis, Penny

Puppetry: A Reader in Theatre Practice

$135.00
Format: Hardcover
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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.

Author: Penny Francis
ISBN-10: 0230232728
ISBN-13: 9780230232723
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Language: English
Published: 11/16/2011
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.30w x 0.70d
By Penny Francis
By Penny Francis
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PENNY FRANCISis Honorary Fellowof the Central School of Speech and Drama, London, UK, where sheis Lecturer in Puppetry.She isco-founder ofthe Puppet Centre Trust, the national development agency for the art form, and was awarded the MBE for services to puppetry in 1998.Francis is collaborating editor of three volumes, Aspects of Puppet Theatre and A History of European Puppetry (Volumes One and Two) and has written numerous articles for international conferences and journals.
PENNY FRANCISis Honorary Fellowof the Central School of Speech and Drama, London, UK, where sheis Lecturer in Puppetry.She isco-founder ofthe Puppet Centre Trust, the national development agency for the art form, and was awarded the MBE for services to puppetry in 1998.Francis is collaborating editor of three volumes, Aspects of Puppet Theatre and A History of European Puppetry (Volumes One and Two) and has written numerous articles for international conferences and journals.

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