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1	It's Not Easy Being Green: And Other Things to Consider more books like this by Jim Henson, John Lithgow (Read by), Jerry Nelson (Read by) Cheryl Henson, the daughter of the late puppeteer Jim Henson, collects his wit and wisdom and that of his famous and beloved creations, the Muppets, as well as appreciations from Henson's many friends and colleagues. Readers who grew up with SESAME STREET and THE MUPPET SHOW will laugh, cry, and be inspired by the included quotes, songs, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.35! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Art of the Puppet more books like this by Bil Baird see all copies from $6.99! signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Shadow Puppets & Shadow Play more books like this by David Currell "Shadow Puppets and Shadow Play" is a comprehensive guide to the design, construction and manipulation and presentation of shadow puppets, considered by many to be the oldest puppet theatre tradition. Traditional shadow play techniques, together with modern materials and methods and recent explorations into theatre of shadows, are explained with ... see all copies from $25.92! new only from $30.00! \| SVS
4	Art of Hand Shadows more books like this by Albert Almoznino Clear explanations and over 70 illustrations demonstrate how to position your hands to make lifelike shadows of a lumbering dinosaur, a pair of playful monkeys, an eagle taking flight, a cat scratching itself, a howling wolf, a neighing horse, a dog that eats a rabbit, and many other figures. see all copies from $8.80! new only from $23.99! \| first editions
5	Dracula: A Toy Theatre more books like this by Edward Gorey Bram Stoker's 1897 novel took place in the wild Carpathian Mountains, London and rural England, and various places in between. But the Dracula for which Edward Gorey created the set designs reproduced in miniature here--a version that ran to nearly a thousand Broadway performances--compresses the action to one locale: the sanatorium of Dr. Seward, ... see all copies from $25.00! new only from $44.15! \| signed copies \| first editions
6	Bible Puppet Plays more books like this by Ewart A Autry, Lola M Autry see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.25! \| first editions
7	The Last Temptation more books like this by Neil Gaiman, Michael Zulli Steven is afraid. Afraid of ghost stories, afraid of growing up...just afraid. That is, until he meets the mysterious Showman and his Theatre of the Real. Steven takes a ticket and watches the show on a dare, but getting out of the performance will be harder than he ever imagined. And then Steven learns what it is to be truly afraid. Neil Gaiman, ... see all copies from $3.30! new only from $3.30! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Wooden Spoon Puppets more books like this by Audrey Vincente Dean see all copies from $1.99! first editions
9	Puppets and Puppet-Making more books like this by David Currell see all copies from $1.99! first editions
10	Making Glove Puppets more books like this by Esme McLaren see all copies from $1.99! first editions
11	The video book more books like this by Bruce Clendenin For undergraduate-level courses in Video Production. Comprehensive yet concise -- and exceptionally well illustrated -- this self-contained guide "begins at the beginning" to introduce the tools, mechanics, techniques, and the art of contemporary video production. Step-by-step, it guides students through the entire scope of video production -- ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.00! \| first editions
12	Hand puppets and string puppets more books like this by Waldo S. Lanchester Originally published in the 1940s, the author, a master of his craft, has clearly and concisely explained the making of both hand and string puppets, and also clearly shown how they may be used in appropriate settings. With the idea of giving asistance to the novice, and help to the more advanced student, the book is written in plain and concise ... see all copies from $12.88! new only from $22.11! \| signed copies \| SVS
13	The Magic of Puppetry: A Guide for Those Working with Young Children more books like this by Peggy Davison Jenkins see all copies from $1.99! first editions
14	Puppetry for Beginners (Puppets & Puppetry Series) more books like this by Arthur B Allen Originally published in the 1930s, this is a graded sequence in puppet works, especially designed for use in schools, giving a sound start to school or home circle in puppet work. The art of making simple puppets, stage and scenery, of producing simple puppet plays, is thoroughly examined. The book is extensively illustrated with diagrams and ... see all copies from $14.43! new only from $30.70! \| SVS
15	Strip Search: Revealing Today's Best College Cartoonists more books like this by Stephanie Bennett (Editor) Strip Search is one of the favorite spots on the UExpress website. Aspiring cartoonists are invited to submit their strips for possible inclusion. (Note: The Big Picture book on the Spring 1999 list came through this site.) To further the search for new cartoonists, AMU has joined with Follett College Stores to sponsor a Strip Search contest. The ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies
16	Throw Your Heart Over the Fence: The Continuing Adventure of the Famous People Players more books like this by Diane Dupuy, Don Harron (Introduction by) see all copies from $1.99! new only from $21.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
17	Practical Ventriloquism (1904) more books like this by Robert Ganthony Being a thoroughly reliable guide to the art of voice throwing and vocal mimicry by an entirely novel system of graded exercises. By ventriloquism, we mean the art, the act, or the practice of speaking or singing in such a manner that the voice appears to come, not from the person himself, but from some other place, as from the opposite side of ... see all copies from $17.56! new only from $17.56! \| first editions \| SVS
18	Folding Paper Puppets more books like this by Shari Lewis, Lillian Oppenheimer see all copies from $2.94! new only from $19.97! \| signed copies \| first editions
19 view cover	Mandatory Retirement more books like this by Michael A. Stackpole, Steve Crespo, Chip Wallace To All Things...An Ending! They've cheated death on more than one occasion, but now, finally, for Wedge Antilles and the other members of Rogue Squadron, their number may finally be up. Join us, for the final chapter in the incredible, galaxy-spanning X-Wing Rogue Squadron series - Mandatory Retirement. The New Republic's crack team of X-Wing ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.85! \| SVS
20 view cover	Everybody's Marionette Book (Puppets and Puppetry Series) more books like this by H W Whanslaw Originally published in the 1930s, this is a wonderfully detailed guide to marionettes, puppetry and the construction and production of a show. It contains over a hundred diagrams and illustrations detailing all the various designs for puppets and instructions for their construction. All the secrets of the trade are laid in in simple language and ... see all copies from $21.04! new only from $31.79! \| SVS
21	The Second Ben Wicks Treasury more books like this by Ben Wicks see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.93! \| signed copies \| first editions
22 view cover	Fun Puppet Skits for Schools and Libraries more books like this by Joanne F. Schroeder Explore and learn to use a variety of puppets, from simple finger puppets and shadow puppets to marionettes and ventriloquist dummies. These short (one- to three-minute) reproducible puppet skits are based on themes (e.g., safety, friendship, or food) that can serve as a focus to the lesson. The author also provides suggestions for related reading ... see all copies from $15.00! new only from $15.00! \| signed copies
23 view cover	Puppet Scripts for Sunday Morning more books like this by Joan M Sercl see all copies from $2.61! new only from $12.39! \| SVS
24	Puppet Book more books like this by Leonard V. Wall see all copies from $4.00! first editions
25	Puppet-Making more books like this by Chester Jay Alkema An introduction to creating twenty-nine puppets from paper, papier mâché, cloth, and various items found around the house. see all copies from $1.99! SVS

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