{"title":"David Currell","description":"\u003cp\u003eDavid Currell’s works invite readers into the rich world of creative craftsmanship, blending practical techniques with imaginative flair. His books often explore hands-on projects that bring art to life, such as puppet-making, offering clear guidance for both beginners and experienced makers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Currell’s writing captures the joy of creating tangible art, encouraging a deeper appreciation for traditional skills fused with contemporary creativity. His style is both accessible and inspiring, making his books a valuable resource for those passionate about inventive artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"making-almost-instant-puppets-by-david-currell-9780719843976","title":"Making (Almost) Instant Puppets","description":"This wonderful book is packed with a range of quick, inexpensive ways to make the main types of puppets using objects that are spare, scrap, recycled or easily accessible. With imagination and creative flair, it explains the principles and techniques that can transform a plastic bottle into a hippopotamus hand puppet or a few cardboard rolls into a dancing marionette. Alongside the practical information, it also gives staging advice so that your puppets can perform as living and believable characters. This is truly a book that will bring the magical world of puppet theatre within reach of everyone, whatever their time or resource limits.  AUTHOR: David Currell is widely recognized as a leading authority on puppet theatre. He has written extensively on puppets and puppet theatre. A UNESCO puppetry consultant, he was co-founder of the national Puppet Centre and was its chairperson for nearly twenty years.   437 illustrations","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47900445147372,"sku":"9780719843976","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780719843976-making-almost-instant-puppets.jpg?v=1783408814"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/david-currell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}