# Automata and Mechanical Toys - Hardcover

by **Rodney Peppe** (Author)

No other craft so brilliantly captures the magic of turning a handle, icking 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 Peppe 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 Peppe's Moving Toys._

**Number of Pages:** 160

**Dimensions:** 0.66 x 10.5 x 8.8 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** August 30, 2002

## Details

- **Price:** 36.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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