| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book | MAIN LIBRARY Book | 796.1 PEP (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Checked out | 31/10/2022 | 081200 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
No other craft so brilliantly captures the magic of turning a handle, þicking a switch, or pulling a lever to see the unexpected come to life. Automata and Mechanical Toys is a book for anyone drawn to simple, entertaining mechanics. The book features 21 leading makers, each with a distinctive style. With 160 color photos and 100 delightful examples of the craft, the book is a feast for collectors and enthusiasts. A substantial section of the book is devoted to making automata mechanisms, ideal for novices or those wishing to learn new techniques. Illustrated, step-by-step instructions explain how to make a bearings box, which separately houses all the main mechanisms used in automata. The box can then be converted to any mechanism you choose. Rodney Peppé is a winner of the British Toymakers' Guild Toy of the Year Award; he has had exhibitions of his work at the Victoria & Albert Museum of Childhood. He is also the author of Rodney Peppé's Moving Toys.
Includes bibliography, index
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Acknowledgements (p. 4)
- Credits and Permissions (p. 4)
- List of Contributors (p. 5)
- Preface (p. 7)
- Introduction (p. 8)
- Chapter 1 A Brief History of Automata and Mechanical Toys (p. 10)
- Chapter 2 The Origins of Contemporary Automata (p. 29)
- Chapter 3 Tools and Materials (p. 49)
- Chapter 4 Techniques (p. 63)
- Chapter 5 Making Automata Mechanisms (p. 77)
- Chapter 6 Theme Projects (p. 126)
- Chapter 7 Design (p. 141)
- Chapter 8 Painting and Finishing (p. 154)
- Bibliography (p. 157)
- Index (p. 158)
Reviews provided by Syndetics
Library Journal Review
The automaton, a mechanical figure that moves seemingly under its own power, dates back to ancient Egypt. Because of their complexity, automata are generally toys for adults. Their makers, like the legendary Dr. Coppelius, have been considered to be wizards. Mainly a reference book of the work of Peppe (Rodney Peppe's Moving Toys) and other contemporary toy makers, this book has one chapter of instructions for constructing mechanisms. The photographs of the artists' finished constructions are delightful. An excellent selection for specialized decorative arts collections. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.There are no comments on this title.