Richard Bradshaw

Outstanding resource for shadow puppetry, giving clear instructions on building screens, lighting, and all varieties of shadow puppets, from simple jointed ones for children to start with right up to controls for more complex puppets with moving eyes, or ones that change directions.

"This long-awaited book details Richard Bradshaw's brilliant skills in designing, crafting, and performing with silhouette figures. From creating a first shadow puppet to planning elaborate transformations, the discussion is clear and concise. Also included are instructions for building a shadow screen, a portable stage frame, and selecting the all-important light source. This treasure trove of techniques, advice and encouragement is distilled from a five decade, world-wide career." Goodreads… (altro)