Automata and Mechanical Toys
Dec 2023 · The Crowood Press
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Automata and mechanical toys delight children and adults alike with the beauty of their design and the excitement of their movement. This book explains how the mechanisms work and celebrates many leading makers. Topics covered: ·tHistory of automata & mechanical toys including the early inventors from Hero of Alexandria, through the mechanical marvels of the eighteenth & nineteenth centuries, to contemporary automata. ·tAdvice on how to get started; tools and materials required and techniques explained. ·tStep-by-step instructions with clear colour photographs.
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