"Shadow Puppets and Shadow Play" is a comprehensive guide to the design, construction, and presentation of shadow puppets, considered by many as the oldest puppet theatre tradition. Traditional shadow techniques, combined with contemporary materials and methods, as well as recent explorations in shadow theatre, are explained with precision and clarity, accompanied by photographs featuring works by some of the best shadow artists in the world.

The topics covered include: an introduction to shadow theatre, its traditions, and the principles of shadow puppet design. Tips are provided for materials and methods of construction and manipulation of traditional shadow puppets and sets, along with step-by-step instructions for adding details and decorations and creating transparent figures in full color. Detailed methods of constructing shadow theatres are included, as well as using a wide range of lighting techniques, shadow puppet performance techniques, and contemporary explorations with shadow theatre.

Finally, there are instructions for creating silhouette animations using digital photography.

Pages: 208, Dimensions: 21.5x21.5cm