There is so much in this big, heavy book, so handsomely produced, that I can't even begin to describe the many beautifully carved and painted marionettes. If the fingers in my right hand weren't so numb from carpal tunnel syndrome (surgery scheduled for next month) I might try --- but even then I couldn't possibly do them all justice. So if you really care about marionettes, look for copies among out-of-print booksellers or at the links posted below.
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Assorted heads of Dwiggins' distinctive characters.
Miser by Dwiggins.
Dancer by Dwiggins. I thought you would like her.
СПАСИБО!!!!!!! is "Thanks!!!!!!!!" in Russian, so I will reply "You are welcome" in kind: Вы радушны. This is what my computer tells me is the correct translation.
Posted by: Paul Giambarba | June 14, 2012 at 04:04 PM
СПАСИБО!!!!!!!
Posted by: Наталия Корбут | June 13, 2012 at 05:33 PM
Loved this post, i'll have to look for that book. I did a quick painting of 4 of the heads you posted, i'll send it to you, thanks for the post again, really like the site.
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Posted by: todd keller | September 24, 2007 at 11:07 PM