McCormick begins his study with an exploration of the Victorian marionette theatre in the context of other theatrical events of the day, with proprietors and puppeteers, and with the venues where they performed.

Besides the author's extensive research on McPharlin and puppetry, the book draws on significant contributions from McPharlin's wife, puppeteer and author Marjorie Batchelder McPharlin, who allowed the use of her 18-year correspondence with ...

This vintage book is a concise and novice-friendly guide to designing and building your own puppet theatre.

Puppets & Puppet Theatre is essential reading for everyone interested in making and performing with puppets.

In Marionettes at Home, first published in 1936, he shares his experience and enthusiasm for amateur puppeteering and takes the reader step-by-step through the stages of creating one's own theatre; from stage construction and puppet making, ...

After being inspired by a marionette performance, C.S. Forester created his own puppet theater at home.

The Holden family were the most celebrated English marionette performers of the nineteenth century.00The trajectory of the Holdens provides a vivid example of developments in entertainment across the century.