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The Complete Book of Hand Shadows - Louis Nikola - Book
This product is a facsimile of a 1913 book that will transport you to the magical world of shadow puppets. Perfect for nostalgia lovers and aspiring shadow artists. Contains over 50 hand shadows, from animals to historical and fictional characters. Each shadow comes with a detailed description of how to position your hand.
In addition, the book offers helpful tips on lighting, projection screens and hand exercises. It is a reprint of the C. Arthur Pearson, Ltd. edition, London, 1913. A real treasure for those who want to have fun and learn the art of shadow puppetry.
The Complete Book of Hand Shadows - Louis Nikola - Book
Generations of entertainers have amused audiences of children and adults with the art of hand shadows, using only a light source and their own two hands to form immediately recognizable profiles of people and animals. Lovers of nostalgia and aspiring hand shadow artists will delight in this facsimile of a 1913 book, which features more than fifty hand shadows.
These quaint illustrations depict many different types of shadows, from swans, rabbits, and other animals to historic figures and fictional characters. Each hand shadow is accompanied by a description of specific hand positioning and an illustration. Additional helpful tips include instructions on lighting, projection screens, and hand exercises.
Reprint of the C. Arthur Pearson, Ltd. London, 1913 edition.
Difficulty: Beginner
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