{"product_id":"automata-and-mechanical-toys-hardcover","title":"Automata and Mechanical Toys - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRodney Peppe\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo 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. \u003ci\u003eAutomata and Mechanical Toys\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u0026amp; Albert Museum of Childhood. He is also the author of \u003ci\u003eRodney Peppe's Moving Toys.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.66 x 10.5 x 8.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 30, 2002\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52157215244519,"sku":"9781861265104","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/8329\/8279\/files\/b4d6d04e714bb330e482d550ac045901.webp?v=1780499418","url":"https:\/\/skinnonsmooth.myshopify.com\/products\/automata-and-mechanical-toys-hardcover","provider":"SkinnOnSmooth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}