Automata and Mechanical Toys
by
Rodney Peppe
Book Details
Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
1861265107
ISBN-13
9781861265104
Publisher
The Crowood Press Ltd
Imprint
The Crowood Press Ltd
Country of Manufacture
IN
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Aug 30th, 2002
Print length
160 Pages
Weight
780 grams
Dimensions
26.80 x 21.70 x 1.60 cms
Product Classification:
History: specific events & topicsToys: making & decorating
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This title covers the history of automata and mechanical toys, including the early inventors from Hero of Alexandria, through the 18th and 19th centuries, to contemporary automata. Also included is advice on how to get started; tools and materials required; and techniques.
Automata and mechanical toys delight children and adults alike with the beauty of their design and the excitement of their movement. This book explains how the mechanisms work and celebrates many leading makers.Topics covered:·History of automata & mechanical toys including the early inventors from Hero of Alexandria, through the mechanical marvels of the eighteenth & nineteenth centuries, to contemporary automata.·Advice on how to get started; tools and materials required and techniques explained.·Step-by-step instructions with clear colour photographs.
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