Automata and Mechanical Toys by Rodney Peppe
This title covers the history of automata and mechanical toys, including the early inventors from Hero of Alexandria, through the 18th and 19th centuries, to contemporary automata. Also included is advice on how to get started; tools and materials required; and techniques.
No other craft captures the magic of turning a handle, flicking a switch or pulling a lever to see the unexpected come to life
Rodney Peppe is author-illustrator of over eighty children's books, and creator of Huxley Pig and Angelmouse for television. Rodney Peppe's Moving Toys was published in 1980, and this led to his toymaking. He rarely sells, but exhibits in one-man shows at venues including the V&A Museum of Childhood and the National Theatre.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781861265104 |
| ISBN 10 | 1861265107 |
| Title | Automata and Mechanical Toys |
| Author | Rodney Peppe |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | The Crowood Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2002-08-30 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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