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Art of the Puppet

by Bil Baird

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The Art of the Puppet

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Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Macmillan, New York Date Published: 1965

Description: Good in good dust jacket. Good, In good dust jacket. 251 p. illus. (part col. ) ports. 30 cm. "A Ridge Press book. " Ex-Library expected imperfections. read more

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Book: Good

 

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Art of the Puppet

by Bil Baird

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Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Plays Date Published: 1977-01 ISBN-13: 9780517120576 ISBN: 0517120577

Description: Fair. Clean DJ with some wear to edges. Pages are slightly tanned along the edges. Slight old storage smell. Delivery confirmation included with US orders. read more

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Book: Fair

 

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The Art of the Puppet

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Edition: First Thus Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Ridge Press/Bonanza [1973], New York

Description: Illustrated by 72 pages of ills in color. Good/No Jacket. 4to-over 93/4"-12" tall Used In red cloth with gilt titling, 4to DJ 251pp " A master puppeteer tells the remarkable history of mankind's most intriguing theater entertainment-the puppet show. " (Shelfwear and rubbing to extremities, corners lightly bumped, light browning to edges). read more

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Book: Good

 

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The Art of the Puppet

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Edition: Large Format Hardcover Binding: Very Good Publisher: Ridge Press / Bonanza, New York Date Published: 1973

Description: photographs by Arie de Zanger & reproductions. Very Good in Fair jacket. Oversized Hardcover Puppets: The art and history of puppetmaking and puppetry in an oversized hardcover with a torn top spine and a gift dedication to Kermit Love of the Muppets (Big Bird). read more

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Book: Very Good

 

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The Art of the Puppet

by Bil Baird

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Edition: 1st Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Ridge Press/ Macmillan Date Published: 1965

Description: Good. Bumped corners. Page tanning present. Some spotting on page edges. Scuffed covers. No DJ. read more

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Book: Good

 

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Art of the Puppet

by Bil Baird

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Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Plays Date Published: 1977-01 ISBN-13: 9780517120576 ISBN: 0517120577

Description: Good. Tight, bright, pages clear and bright, shelf and edge wear, cracked, corners bumped, foxing, an ex-library copy with usual library markings. read more

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Book: Good

 

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The Art of the Puppet

by Baird, Bil

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Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Bonanza Books Date Published: 1973

Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. Yellowing on pages, Tears, Rubbings. read more

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Book: Very Good

 

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Art of the Puppet

by Bil Baird

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Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Plays Date Published: 1977-01 ISBN-13: 9780517120576 ISBN: 0517120577

Description: Good in Good jacket. 1973 hardcover with dust jacket in archival cover. Dust jacket shows some wear and tear. Name plate inside cover partially removed. No highlighting or underlining. You're gonna love this book! read more

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Book: Good

 

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Art of the Puppet

by Bil Baird

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Edition: Reprint. Reprint of 1965 'Ridge' ed, ISBN: 0517120577 Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Bonanza Date Published: 1973

Description: Very good in good dust jacket. Hardcover, OVERSIZE w/jacket as shown, NOT ex-lib, d/j shows edge-& shelfwear overall, but--book tight, bright & clean. 251 p. Includes: illustrations, index, bibliography. read more

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Book: Very Good

 

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Art of the Puppet

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Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Bonanza Books/A Ridge Press Book, New York, NY Date Published: 1973

Description: Arie de Zanger (Special Photography) Very Good+ in Very Good+ jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. 252 pp. Original red covers w/ title in gilt. Binding very bright and clean. Spine ends slightly bumped. DJ has mild edge wear. Illust. w/ a world-wide collection of paintings and photos w/ 72 pages in color. Contents nice. read more

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Book: Very Good

 

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The Art of the Puppet

by Bil Baird

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Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Bonanza Books Date Published: 1973

Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. read more

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Book: Very Good

 

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The Art of the Puppet

by Baird, Bil

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Edition: Re Issue Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Ridge Press Book/bonanza, NY Date Published: 1973

Description: VG/VG. PHOTOGRAPHY BY ARIE DE ZANGER. read more

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Book: Very Good

 

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Art of the Puppet

by Bil Baird

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Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Bonanza/Crown, New York Date Published: 1973 ISBN-13: 9780823800674 ISBN: 0823800679

Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. 1973 edition, minor wear on dust jacket, some sunning on edges, otherwise looks brand new. read more

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Book: Very Good

 

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The Art of the Puppet

by Baird, Bil

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Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Bonanza Date Published: 1973

Description: Hardback. Reprint edition. Very Good condition book with some fade to edges of interior front and back pastedowns and endpapers in a Very Good condition dustjacket with slight fade to spine, minor rubs and creases around its edges. Red pen remainder dot to bottom of book otherwise a Tight, sound, unmarked copy. read more

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Book: Very Good

 

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Art of the Puppet, the

by Baird, Bil

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Edition: 1st Edition Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Bonanza Books, United States Date Published: 1973

Description: Near Fine + in Near Fine + jacket. A beautiful copy with many pictures and illustrations. read more

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Book: Very Good

 

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The Art of the Puppet

by Baird, Bil

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Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Macmillan/Ridge Press, New York Date Published: 1965

Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. 4to-over 9 3/4"-12" tall. 251 pages. Numerous illustrations throughout. Tight binding, clean pages. A touch of light shelf wear to price clipped dustjacket, and short gift inscription neatly inked to endpaper, otherwise an excellent copy now protected in a new Mylar cover. read more

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Book: Very Good

 

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Art of the Puppet

by Baird, Bil

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Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Ridge Press, New York Date Published: 1973

Description: Very Good in Good jacket. Dj shows some wear and 2 taped tears, now wrapped in Mylar. Book has some fading, otherwise VG. Illustrated throughout. read more

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Book: Very Good

 

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The Art of the Puppet

by Baird, Bil

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Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Bonanza Books, New York Date Published: 1973 ISBN-13: 9780517120576 ISBN: 0517120577

Description: Hardcover with dustjacket. 4to. Book is in VG+ condition; two corners are bumped and edges of endpapers are sunned. There is a small area with sticker residue on front endpaper. Jacket is in VG-condition; edges are rubbed and top edge of spine is lightly chipped. One corner is torn at tip and there is a 1/2" tear to rear cover. With color photographs throughout; a history of puppeteering throughout the world. A heavy volume; may require additional freight for other than media post. Not price ... read more

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Book: Very Good

 

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Art of the Puppet, the

by Baird, Bil

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Binding: Hardcover Publisher: NY: Bonanza, 1973

Description: HB. Good/Good. Reprint. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. edges and corners show wear particularly on dj, though the panels and spine are not all that bad, definitely used, not abused, interior is clean and sound. read more

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Book: Good

 

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The Art of the Puppet

by Baird, Bil

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Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Bonanza Books, New York Date Published: 1973

Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. Quarto. VG/VG, hardcover, edges rubbed, signature of previous owner on ffe, stamp on top edge, part of back free endpaper removed. read more

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Book: Very Good

 

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The Art of the Puppet

by Baird, Bil

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Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Macmillan, New York Date Published: [1965]

Description: good, good. 30 cm, 251, illus. (some color), index, abrasion on half-title, light DJ wear. Inscribed by author to Supreme Court Justice Abe Fortas. The author, a master puppeteer, recounts the history of his art, examining the outrageous Mr. Punch, the raucous Karaghioz, the knights of the Orlando legend, the shadow plays of Asia, the Bunraku puppets of Japan. Special photography by Arie de Zanger. read more

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Book: Good

 

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Art of the Puppet

by Baird, Bil

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Publisher: Plays ISBN-13: 9780517120576 ISBN: 0517120577

Description: Good. 0517120577 Visible shelf wear--may have some notes/markings on pages. read more

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Book: Good

 

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The Art of the Puppet

by Baird, Bil

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Edition: First Edition Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Macmillan Date Published: 1965

Description: Very Good+ in Very Good+ jacket. Hardcover in jacket. read more

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Book: Very Good

 

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The Art of the Puppet

by Baird, Bil

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Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Bonanza Books Date Published: 1973

Description: Large hardback w/dj, dj shows shelf wear/scuffing/2" tear, gift label front endpaper, 251 pages, b&w and color photos, text is clean & unmarked, very good condition. read more

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Book: Very Good

 

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The Art of the Puppet

by Baird, Bill and de Zanger, Arie

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Binding: Hardcover Publisher: Bonanza Books, New York Date Published: 1973 ISBN-13: 9780517120576 ISBN: 0517120577

Description: Fine in very good dust jacket. 251 p. illus. (part col. ) ports. 30 cm. Includes: Illustrations, Portraits. PLEASE NOTE: Due to size and weight, this item is only available for US Media* Mail shipping. All orders carefully packed to ensure stated condition upon arrival. Domestic orders include USPS Delivery Confirm. read more

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Book: Fine/Like New

 

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Customer rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Feb 26, 2009
By barrybook

"This was a beautiful and fascinating book. I found it educational and entertaining. Bill Baird had obviously done extensive research and his own career provided the confidence and respect for his opinions."

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Master at Puppetry, Mar 8, 2008
By StNicholas01, Jefferson, Texas

"This book was what I expected and more, it was a future Puppeteers handbook. It was in great shape, and I would recommend it to anyone that has the vision to dream."

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