Automata and Mechanical Toys
Download or Read eBook Automata and Mechanical Toys PDF written by Rodney Peppe and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2023-12-19 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Rodney Peppe |
Publisher | : The Crowood Press |
Total Pages | : 441 |
Release | : 2023-12-19 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780719843518 |
ISBN-13 | : 0719843510 |
Rating | : 4/5 (18 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Automata and Mechanical Toys by : Rodney Peppe
Book excerpt: 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: ·History of automata & mechanical toys including the early inventors from Hero of Alexandria, through the mechanical marvels of the eighteenth & nineteenth centuries, to contemporary automata. ·Advice on how to get started; tools and materials required and techniques explained. ·Step-by-step instructions with clear colour photographs.