“The puppet show has flourished among many races and in different ages; it is primarily an outgrowth of the taste of the common people, though it has also entranced courts and kings. The range of interest that it has evoked is well set forth in this book, which also goes into the methods of constructing the puppets and the manner of operating them.”—Outlook
“The author is evidently so in love with her subject that her style assumes something of the charm and lightness of the puppets themselves.”
+ Booklist 16:268 My ’20
Reviewed by Margaret Ashmun
+ Bookm 52:347 D ’20 60w
“Helen Haiman Joseph and B. W. Huebsch have made their ‘Book of marionettes’ a treasure and a keepsake for children of all ages.” Maurice Browne
+ Freeman 2:18 S 15 ’20 1600w
“The history and aspect of the puppets are both charmingly recorded by Mrs Joseph in her ‘Book of marionettes.’ She writes with a fantastic, airy touch that suits her subject, and her illustrations are chosen with admirable erudition and taste.” Ludwig Lewisohn
+ Nation 110:597 My 1 ’20 1300w