The Victorian Marionette Theatre

By John McCormick

This highly enjoyable and readable study focuses on the marionette world of Victorian Britain between its heyday after 1860 and its waning years from 1895 to 1914. Illuminated by intriguing anecdotes such as that of the Armenian photographer who fell in love with and abducted the Holden company's Cinderella marionette in 1881, the book will appeal to everyone fascinated by the magic of nineteenth-century theatre, many of whom will discover how much the marionette could contribute to that magic. Many black/white pictures, several color photos.

Paperback: 292 pages
Publisher: University Of Iowa Press (November 1, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0877459126
ISBN-13: 978-0877459125
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces