Mr. Punch - Beerbohm, M (£2.50)
Edition: -2004
A reprint of the essay first published in 1923 as a preface to the 'The Tragedy of Mr. Punch' by Thorndike & Arkell. It pleads for an unregenerated Mr P, rather than a reformed character suitable for performing for Boy Scouts and other virtuous children. A ten page 'labour of love', nicely presented in decorated cream card cover, it includes some notes
and a coloured frontispiece by A Watts.
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Punch and Judy - Dowdall, J. (£2.50)
22pages including notes, in card cover.
Five tinted pictures reproduced from the original duotone prints.
Reprint by Arcady Press of an article from a 1946 "Everybody's" magazine together with a brief account of the activities of Percy Press (the first) from a 1954 "Wizard" magazine.
The opening of the essay quotes a County Councillor stating that "The show is not proper" but the author insists that Punch's "grogblossom of a nose and his strident, querulous voice will not disappear from the land."
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Punch and Judy - Story, A. (£3.50)
Edition: 2003 reprint of 1895.
This 18 page A5 booklet reproduces an article which first appeared in the Strand Magazine. It features 12 b/w photos and the script of Prof Jesson who 'shook the dolls' before the Prince of Wales and other members of the Royal Family.
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The Frame File - Alexander, J. (£12)
Subtitled "The Punch and Judy Playhouse"
This is a revised and greatly expanded edition published in 2004, known as "The Expanded Frame File".
84 pages. A4. Comb bound.
Review:
Absolutely essential reading for all Punch and Judy performers. This describes the various forms of fit-ups and booths which can be built for indoor or outdoor use, describing their various features, advantages and disadvantages, and gives clear constructional details for many.
There are invaluable tips and bits of advice scattered throughout this book: the best knot for securing your booth, how to avoid playboard droop, how to support loud-speakers, the best way to fix a proscenium, how to make bolts and wing nuts obsolete, Bob Sacco's brilliant stratagem to avoid guy ropes and much, much more and all the obvious product of genuine practical experience.
There are also full working drawings exclusively available here including the original George Blake lazy-tong design, the famed Joe Beeby frame, three brilliant Basil Smith creations, a Fred Tickner detailed design and the exceedingly practical Fast Frame. Other fit-ups are discussed and there at least fifteen different approaches illustrated.
Even though this treatise is written for the Punch and Judy performer any puppeteer will find this a treasure trove of ideas, neatly set out and clearly illustrated. John Alexander has done us a great service.
(Review by Chris Someville - PunchandJudy.com)
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The Royal Punch and Judy (£2.00)
A children's book.
An eight page booklet published by Deans (the rag book people) with colourful cover.
Ten line drawings to illustrate the text in the form of a script of the play.
The boxers, Jim Crow, the Doctor and the Blind Man make an appearance.
A period curiosity.
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