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The Complete Book of Hand Shadows: Instructions for Shadowgraphy

by Nikola, Louis | PB | VeryGood
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Condition
Very good
A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Binding
Paperback
Weight
0 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
9780486811222
Book Title
Complete Book of Hand Shadows : Instructions for Shadowgraphy
Publisher
Dover Publications, Incorporated
Item Length
8 in
Publication Year
2016
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Author
Louis Nikola
Genre
Performing Arts, Games & Activities
Topic
Theater / Miming, Magic, General, Optical Illusions
Item Weight
4.8 Oz
Item Width
5 in
Number of Pages
112 Pages

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Dover Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0486811220
ISBN-13
9780486811222
eBay Product ID (ePID)
221580052

Product Key Features

Book Title
Complete Book of Hand Shadows : Instructions for Shadowgraphy
Number of Pages
112 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2016
Topic
Theater / Miming, Magic, General, Optical Illusions
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Performing Arts, Games & Activities
Author
Louis Nikola
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Weight
4.8 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2016-032261
Dewey Edition
23
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Decimal
793.9
Table Of Content
Introduction I. The Light II. The Projection Screen III. General Arrangements IV. Advanced Practice V. Animal Forms VI. Birds VII. Character Studies VIII. Figures with Accessories IX. A Shadow Pantomine
Synopsis
Lovers of nostalgia will delight in this facsimile of a 1913 book featuring more than 50 hand shadows. Quaint illustrations depict shadows of animals, historic figures, and characters from fiction., Generations of entertainers have amused audiences of children and adults with the art of hand shadows, using only a light source and their own two hands to form immediately recognizable profiles of people and animals. Lovers of nostalgia and aspiring hand shadow artists will delight in this facsimile of a 1913 book, which features more than 50 hand shadows. These quaint illustrations depict many different types of shadows, from swans, rabbits, and other animals to historic figures and fictional characters. Each hand shadow is accompanied by a description of specific hand positioning and an illustration. Additional helpful tips include instructions on lighting, projection screens, and hand exercises., Lovers of nostalgia will delight in this facsimile of a 1913 book featuring more than 50 hand shadows. Quaint illustrations depict many different types of shadows, from animals to historic figures and fictional characters. In addition to descriptions of specific hand positioning, the text includes instructions on lighting and projection.
LC Classification Number
GV1559.N5 2016

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