Automata and Mechanical Toys (Hardcover)

No other craft so brilliantly captures the magic of turning a handle, icking a switch, or pulling a lever to see the unexpected come to life. "Automata and Mechanical Toys" is a book for anyone drawn to simple, entertaining mechanics. The book features 21 leading makers, each with a distinctive style. With 160 color photos and 100 delightful examples of the craft, the book is a feast for collectors and enthusiasts. A substantial section of the book is devoted to making automata mechanisms, ideal for novices or those wishing to learn new techniques. Illustrated, step-by-step instructions explain how to make a bearings box, which separately houses all the main mechanisms used in automata. The box can then be converted to any mechanism you choose. Rodney Peppe is a winner of the British Toymakers' Guild Toy of the Year Award; he has had exhibitions of his work at the Victoria & Albert Museum of Childhood. He is also the author of "Rodney Peppe's Moving Toys."

General

Imprint:	The Crowood Press Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 2002
First published:	August 2002
Authors:	Rodney Peppe
Dimensions:	262 x 215 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	160
ISBN-13:	978-1-86126-510-4
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > General Books > Health, Home & Family > Handicrafts > Toys, teddy bears & dolls > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > General Promotions
LSN:	1-86126-510-7
Barcode:	9781861265104

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