The thirteenth edition of Puppet Notebook, edited by Eleanor Margolies, brings together rich cultural perspectives and historical insights from around the world.
Feature Articles
"Anton Anderle" by Juraj Hamar – A tribute to the legendary Slovak puppeteer.
"Out of the Box: South African Puppet Festival" by Drew Colby – An exploration of contemporary South African puppetry.
"Kaspar in Sweden, Part 1" by John Morley – A study of Swedish puppetry traditions.
"Carl Wilhelm Chemnitz on the Marionette Theatre" by Johannes Richter – A historical analysis of European marionette performance.
"Unveiled: Horse & Bamboo" by Mark Whitaker – A look into this innovative British puppetry company.
"The Ethics of Puppetry" by Anna Furse – A thought-provoking examination of moral and social responsibility in puppetry.
"Subliminal Threats: Fidena 2009" by Karen Karin Rosenberg – Insights from the international puppetry festival in Germany.
"Chinese Shadow Puppetry: Wei Chao Visits London" by Matthew Isaac Cohen – A cultural exchange between China and the UK.
Keeping You Informed
In addition to the usual news, diary, and international sections, this issue offers 26 black-and-white illustrations across 28 pages, providing a visual and textual celebration of puppetry worldwide.