Automata and mechanical toys

Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung 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.

Product details

• Authors: Rodney Peppae, Rodney Peppe, Peppe Rodney
• Publisher: External catalogues UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.08.2002
• EAN: 9781861265104
• ISBN: 978-1-86126-510-4
• Dimensions: 225 mm x 270 mm x 15 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Creative design; Humanities, art, music > History; History: specific events & topics, HISTORY / General, CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Toymaking, History: specific events and topics, Toys: making & decorating, Toys: making and decorating