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Book Description

A lavish guide to the ingenious design and beauty of automata and mechanical toys, including their history, an explanation of their mechanisms, a survey of the leading makers, step–by–step instructions for making mechanisms, and 160 color photos.

Customer Reviews:

Quite a nice book.......2007-06-13

The book certainly has nice and inspiring pictures of great automata. To a certain extent, some of the concepts of automata are defined. But largely, the chapters are devoted to eccentric and creative automata artists who inspire more by examples than theories.

Clear directions and eye candy too........2006-11-08

This is the best book on automata since Flying Pig opened it's doors. Peppe shows how to build your own test board of mechanical movement and provides examples of the best current automata for inspiration. The "test board" is finely crafted, covers a wide range of movements and it's fun to play with too.

A Good Buy for Beginning Builders.......2004-11-25

Depending on what your interests are, this can be a valuable addition to your library. It is not for collectors, in my opinion, and most of the examples are on the "folk art" side: crude, kitschy, and sometimes even made of junk. There are profiles of a few builders who make complex automata demonstrating fine craftsmanship, such as the wonderful Keith Newstead and John Grayson. I would have preferred to have some detailed explanations of how some of their automata work, though. The REAL strength of this book is if you are beginning to make your own automata and would like to have a "kit" to experiment with. The book contains full sized plans for an experimenter's "kit" which is really nice. I have Robert Addam's "How to Design and Make Automata" and CMT's book, but they both only have crude drawings with no dimensions. I made photocopies of the parts and then used Xylene to transfer directly onto plywood and cut the parts out on a scroll saw, saving a great deal of time and giving me a nice litte platform for experimenting. This alone makes the book a must have for the beginning builder.

Excellent book! Great color pictures and diagrams.......2003-06-10

This has got to be one of the best books on the subject of automata and mechanical theatre. There are lots of great color pictures and diagrams to build your own automata. Worth the money!

A Must for Automata Enthusiasts!.......2003-06-09

This book is everything you could ask for in book on contemporary artistic automata.

Each chapter has a brief summary of the topic in question -- say tools and materials. Next, each chapter moves on to showcase the work of two or three automata artists with many pictures and a page or two of information about each artist.

The photographs of automata in this book are outstanding. You can really get a sense for the devices, their construction, and most especially, their finishes.

If you love automata, want to see more of them, and want to learn about some of the top automata artists in the contemporary scene, this book is a must-have.

Making Mechanical Toys
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Making Mechanical Toys
Rodney Peppe
Manufacturer: Crowood Press, Limited, The
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Binding: Hardcover

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a wonderful gift for the woodworker

A book filled with plans for small hands-on wooden machines

Making Mechanical Marvels In Wood
Raymond Levy
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ASIN: 0806973587

Book Description

Patterns and instructions to create action toys with wheels that spin and pistons that pump—all designed to make movement and sound, as well as excitement and fascination. “An absolute marvel of a book. There is not a single page in the entire book that does not impart something of value to the reader and builder.”—Woodwork.

Customer Reviews:

a wonderful gift for the woodworker.......1999-12-02

I ordered this book for my dad last Christmas, and he has used all of the patterns at least once. He is constantly telling me how well-planned the book is. I'm not a woodworker, but my dad is, and he rates this book top notch!

A book filled with plans for small hands-on wooden machines.......1998-02-05

This is a book filled with projects for machines that are fun to play with. Over the years I have built more than half of them. (And given them all away as Christmas presents.) The machines are unique and really fun to watch work. A relatively high level of woodworking skill is required.

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Very Good Book about Wooden Toy Making
My favourite woodworking book

How to Make Animated Toys
David Wakefield
Manufacturer: Sterling Publishing
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ASIN: 0943822947

Customer Reviews:

Very Good Book about Wooden Toy Making.......1999-11-19

I've had this book for over a year and used it as the basis for a number of toys I've created. The instuctions are clear and concise. The plans are easy to follow and include scaled drawings for each toy. The author also includes a very useful discussion of materials and finishes appropriate for building children's toys and design ideas for building your own animated creations. These sections alone justify the purchase of the book. Be aware that most of the designs in the book are copyrighted and if you wish to build them for commercial purposes you will need to contact the author. My favorite plan is for a very simple to make wooden rattle based on a traditional folk art design (this is not copyrighted). I've built six rattles and presented them as gifts to new parents and have been delighted to see how much infants love to play with them. This is a great source for wooden toy makers.

My favourite woodworking book.......1999-09-01

Whenever I am looking to make a toy for someone, this book is invariably the first one I always reach for. The plans have heaps of detail and processes for making the toys are very well thought out. These toys are not only animated, but appear to be alive, David has put a lot of effort into making these toys realistic and the movement fun for children (and lots of us not so young). As an added bonus to heaps of great plans, David has gone to great pains to talk about the processes behind designing and building a good toy, this books is worth it for this alone.

Spooner's Moving Animals or the Zoo of Tranquillity

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For Adults in Touch with their Inner-Child and with Patience

Spooner's Moving Animals or the Zoo of Tranquillity
Paul Spooner
Manufacturer: Harry N Abrams
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ASIN: 0810923319

Customer Reviews:

For Adults in Touch with their Inner-Child and with Patience.......2000-01-26

I received this book as a gift at the age of 30. Although it looked like a children's book, I soon discovered, by reading the introduction and, later, the instructions that this was a book for adults who retain the childhood joy and excitment of constructing THINGS. The book consists of seven do-it-yourself, 3-D cardboard constructions which require detailed attention and careful instruction, the latter is well explained in the book and the former must be a personality trait. It is a humorous, fun and challenging book that requires patience and time to complete each of the projects. I do not recommend it for kids or adults with a two-minute attention-span. But if you or someone you know is likely to devote time and effort, whether for fun or procrastination (as was my case in the middle of a thesis), this book will supply a great deal of wholesome entertainment and give one a sense of fulfillment at the end of each accomplished project, especially if they work (all of mine did!). The actual constructions make for great gifts and they are certainly conversation pieces in any home as they are eccentric, funny and aesthetically pleasing. I regret that Paul Spooner does not have more such fun currently in print for those of us who enjoy learning a little physics while we build silly gadgets that bring a smile to anyone who encounters the finished product and some pride to those who bothered and enjoyed building them.

Making Mad Toys & Mechanical Marvels in Wood

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Repeat
Mad toys and mechanical marvels.
Identical Material
"Mad Toys,,," duplicates "Whacky Toys..."
Same book, different cover

Making Mad Toys & Mechanical Marvels in Wood
Rodney Frost
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Book Description

Rodney Frost’s collection of playful mechanical contraptions will captivate anyone who operates them—and they’ll entice the creative woodworker too, because these whirligigs are as much fun to make as to maneuver. The secret to these movable marvels: propellers and other action-filled parts made from wood or metal. Full-size schematics and drawings, plus detailed written instructions, will guide woodwokers smoothly through building, carving, and assembling such enchanting projects as Grandad’s Night Out, a wild and wonderful gadget with a handsomely dressed figure that dances on a box; the Politically Incorrect Weather House (it contains a hygrometer to measure humidity); and Mr. Muscles & Little Ms. Threemore, two exercise buffs who work out!

Customer Reviews:

Repeat.......2007-10-06

Great book but as noted below, exactly the same as the other book still being sold here. 5 stars if you don't have the other book, one star if you do.

Mad toys and mechanical marvels........2007-09-22

First of all if you already have Rodney Frost's book, "Whirligigs and Whatchamacallets" don't bother buying this book. This is just the revision title. I ordered it, because I lost my last copy. No matter what title it's called, this is a great beginner-friendly automata project book. Each project is well explained and you get traceable template patterns for each project. I've made 3 of them and it was fun. If you're looking for an artistic way to impress your friends or wanting to enter the world of Automata and don't want technical terms no avergae joe can understand, this is the book for you.

Identical Material.......2007-08-09

As others have said, this book is identical to his 2002, "Whacky Toys, Whirligigs, and Whatchamacallits", word for word. Either book is terrific, you just don't need to buy both.

"Mad Toys,,," duplicates "Whacky Toys...".......2007-08-07

If you liked "Whacky Toys, Whirligigs & Whatchamacallits" you'll love "Mad Toys & Mechanical Marvels in Wood" because the two books are _identical_ page-for-page, except for Title and cover! Buy one, buy the other; don't buy both.

Otherwise good idea source material for making your own, with appropriately vague instruction, to encourage the whimsical spirit.

Same book, different cover.......2007-08-03

I enjoy Rodney Frost's works, however when this arrived, I noticed it was identical to his "Whacky Toys, Whirligigs & Whatchamacallits" that I recently purchased from Amazon. Only the cover and title was different.
It was returned to Amazon.

The Great Mechanical Wooden Toy Book (The Chilton Hobby Series)

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The Great Mechanical Wooden Toy Book (The Chilton Hobby Series)
Edward A. Baldwin , and Stevie Baldwin
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Make Cool Gadgets for Your Room (Popular Mechanics for Kids)

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Book Description

How to make neat stuff for your room!

Power up your favorite stuffed animal, build your own electronic alarm box or make a one-of-a-kind Flashy Key Chain you won't find in any store. These are terrific projects kids can create with Make Cool Gadgets for Your Room!

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Flashing and buzzing doorbell
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Using inexpensive, easily obtained tools and materials, children can build six awesome gadgets. The step-by-step instructions and colorful, detailed diagrams ensure success and sidebars offer fascinating facts while the glue dries.

Make Cool Gadgets for Your Room builds on the success of the Popular Mechanics for Kids™ brand. The critically acclaimed Popular Mechanics for Kids™ television series is broadcast six days a week on Discovery Kids, and the website (pmkids.com) draws fans.

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Mechanical Toys
Athelstan Spilhaus
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Make Amazing Toy and Game Gadgets (Popular Mechanics for Kids)
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Fun to play. More fun to make.

This original and richly informative book motivates kids to get mechanical and make very entertaining gadgets and games.

Fun projects using easy-to-find materials include:

Lightbox
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The author provides loads of color photographs and helpful step-by-step diagrams to ensure successful projects. Handy troubleshooting tips spot problems before the job is done. This lively activity book is any budding engineer's delight.

Make Amazing Toy and Game Gadgets builds on the success of the Popular Mechanics for Kids™ brand. The critically acclaimed Popular Mechanics for Kids™ television series can been seen six days a week on Discovery Kids, and the website (pmkids.com) continues to draw fans.

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In this seminal book, Christopher Johnson writes a full-scale study of the rise and decline of industrialization in the Bas-Languedoc region of France. Working within a broad 200-year frame, Johnson examines the process of how and why a successful industrial region transformed itself to agriculture. Johnson is primarily interested in de-industrialization, which sets him apart from previous historians who have studied regions only in terms of the growth toward industrialization.

Antique Advertising Postcards in Full Color: 24 Ready-to-Mail Postcards from the Bella C. Landauer Collection (Card Books)
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Beautiful postcard reproductions

Postcards take us on SERENDIPITOUS TRAVELS . . .

Absolutely adorable!

Antique Advertising Postcards in Full Color: 24 Ready-to-Mail Postcards from the Bella C. Landauer Collection (Card Books)

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From the Bella C. Landauer Collection of the New York Historical Society, 24 authentic 19th-century advertising cards to save or send.

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful postcard reproductions.......2007-08-23

If you like Victorian ephemera, this is the book of postcards you should buy. A very high quality product like most of the offerings from Dover. The postcards are beautiful and interesting.

Postcards take us on SERENDIPITOUS TRAVELS . . ........2006-02-17

These reproductions of very old postcards from the Landauer Collection are great fun and might have gone UNdiscovered by me were it not for several family members who have become fascinated in A.T.C.s: 2 1/2" X 3 1/2/" Artist Trading Cards. The images are perfect to "remodel" and use for concocting your own cards /OR/ collages.

PLUS, you don't have to sacrifice the actual card but can copy on lighter weight Kodak paper to cut into small images. The postcards can then be used as intended for correspondence with lucky individuals who perhaps share your taste in the unusual & colorful objects used in turn-of-the-century advertising. You may find some you can't resist for your own amusement - to decorate a window sill, for example - OR - ?

The books of 24 cards (each) make interesting gifts - and even better, you can "pair" with "The Antique Advertising Paper Dolls" (isbn: # 0486240452). The cover of that collection would be a wonderful decoration for your own ALBUM of A.T.C.s. You can see how serendipitous this hobby becomes >> from postcards to trading cards to paper dolls. Reviewer mcHAIKU is pleased that each of these has an appeal even for today's teens who try to appear sophisticated/COOL yet want for themselves a slice of someone else's nostalgia!

Absolutely adorable!.......2005-11-24

It's funny how much and yet how little advertising has changed. These postcards will make you smile, and then make you think...

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