The Foam Book : An Easy Guide to Building Polyfoam Puppets

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Summary: The Foam Book is great!
Review: Having been in the field of puppetry for the past 25 years, I have seen just about every puppetry book on the market. The Foam Book is one of the best books on construction that I've seen yet. It's well-written and takes the mystery out of building foam puppets. The wonderful "Real Yellowed Pages" in the back list not only provide a glossary of terms but also addresses for suppliers. This is so helpful for beginners and/or folks who don't live in big cities and have trouble finding all the materials they need. I highly recommend this book for puppet builders of all skill levels. Whether you're new to puppet making or an expert, you'll surely learn something new.

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Summary: The Foam Book
Review: I am writing from the Caribbean and recently formed a childrens entertainment company which specializes in Puppet Theatre. The Foam Book has been extremely helpful in gaining a better understanding of how to construct simple to elaborate puppets - step by step. It is well written, easy to follow and very informative. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in learning how to create your own characters - quickly and simply.

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Summary: Well worth the price!
Review: I just got this book - and have already read it cover to cover - and as a beginning puppet-builder it's likely to become the most important book in my collection. It's written in a straightforward manner, and de-mystifies the mechanics of foam puppet making. I can't wait to try out some of the authors' ideas. The source guide at the end is incredibly useful, especially for those of us who haven't a lot of time to source materials but still want/need to keep our costs down! If you're just getting started like me, by all means start with this book - I can't see how anyone would not find it helpful.

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Summary: As good as it gets...
Review: I'm a reader from Mexico and I think The Foam Book isn't worth its price. The reasons: a very unpractical cover that makes it fragile to handle; most of the projects can be made by anybody with common sense without the need of a guide (or at least THIS type of guide); apparently it covers a wide range of puppet parts but the explanations are few or none. It seems like the book was written only for USA or North Carolina residents (Its a pitty).My only advice for you is that, if you are a puppet fan, it would be better to think twice before buying it. If you have the chance,it would be better to consult it at the library.

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Summary: Great Professional Puppets
Review: Most puppet books do not really go into detail about creating professional looking puppets (i.e. The Muppets Make Puppets); however, since purchasing this book, I have found that it gives a basic foundation for creating the kind of puppets I use on a regular basis. For the puppeteer with a basic general knowledge of puppet building, this book is a wonderful foundation for creating professional foam puppets. I have already utilized much of the covered material and would highly recommend it.

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Summary: The best way to build a puppet
Review: This book demonstrates 2 complete systems for building a foam puppet. I have built other styles but the workings, flexibility, and allowance for creativity make this style of puppet the best. Though not the easiest or quickest means of puppetmaking, it is by far the most expressive. If you have the time, this is the way to do it. If you can afford it, buy their videos too!

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Summary: Too Cool
Review: This book was worth the money. The author's text was fun to read, and witty. I enjoyed the book very much! The book gives ideas on basic/simple puppet construction, but warns that the sky is the limit! After you get the basics in the back of your head, it's amazing how many ideas start to build off of them! I used the book to help repair an old Church puppet that had seen better days. 'She' looks great with her new face-lift, now her 'brothers & sisters' are in line for repair! The great concepts & ideas from the book really helped the process. I only regret that I didn't have any extra foam lying around the house when I first opened this book! --but then again, those sofa cushions are getting kinda old...

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Summary: Good for Starters
Review: Ummi think his is a great book. I wouldnt recommend it for really advanced ppl. This is also only a building block you cannot be a person who has no imagination! Good book!