Automata and Mechanical Toys
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Automata and Mechanical Toys

No other craft so brilliantly captures the magic of turning a handle, ¾icking 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 Pepp© 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 Pepp©€s Moving Toys.

  • TitleAutomata and Mechanical Toys
  • BrandCrowood Press (UK)
  • ManufacturerThe Crowood Press
  • BindingHardcover
  • ProductGroupBook
  • ItemPartNumber160 colour photographs, 44 line drawings
  • UnitCount1
  • EANs9781861265104