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Paul Klee: Hand Puppets Hardcover – October 15, 2006

by Christine Hopfengart (Author), Osamu Okuda (Author), Paul Klee (Artist)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 31 ratings
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Between 1916 and 1925 Paul Klee (1879-1940) made some 50 hand puppets for his son, Felix, of which 30 are still in existence. For the heads, he used materials from his own household: beef bones and electrical outlets, bristle brushes, leftover bits of fur and nutshells. Soon he began to sew costumes. These characters and small works, do not pretend to be great art, but at the same time, they are superbly imaginative, sweetly reminiscent of Klee's relationships with his family, and beautifully illustrative of the artistic and social developments of the time. Readers will see the chronological proximity of Dada and Kurt Schwitters's collages in Klee's Matchbox Ghost; the German National caricatures one of the era's more ominous political types. An introductory essay tracks the work's links to other avant-garde puppetry and to Klee's sculptural works, and notes his connections to the theater. For their part, Klee's son Felix and his grandson Alexander tell the story of how the figures were created.
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  1. Print length
    128 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Hatje Cantz
  4. Publication date
    October 15, 2006
  5. Dimensions
    8.9 x 0.79 x 10.39 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    3775717404
  7. ISBN-13
    978-3775717403
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hatje Cantz; First Edition (October 15, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3775717404
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3775717403
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.07 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.9 x 0.79 x 10.39 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 31 ratings

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4.9 out of 5 stars
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SOOZEQ1
5.0 out of 5 stars Totally amazing unseen puppet photos and info!
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2006
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I just got this newly published book and it is simply wonderful. I have a huge puppet book library and having just skimmed through it, I am thrilled to see all photos/puppets are ones I've never seen anywhere else. The puppets of Klee are an absolute inspiration, and I am so glad there is a new book that introduces them to a new generation. The only other book about these puppets is in the range of $500.00 if you can even find one, so this is an absolute steal, and probably will become collectible as well. This is put out by the new Paul Klee museum and text and photos are all fascinating. You must have this for your puppet library!
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vlnjunk
5.0 out of 5 stars a look at the intimate and personal Klee
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2011
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For over 50 years Klee has been a favorite of mine and I have many books on him.......a few had brief mentions of his puppets and a few small black and white photos.......enough to send me searching for more information and especially good photographs.......this book is absolutely wonderful and the photos are large and clear, showing the delicate painting.

What a wonderful gift he gave his son and its so nice reading Felix's memories of his father.

It was my gift to myself this Christmas.....one I will cherish!
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Fritsi H. Ericson
5.0 out of 5 stars Ordered as a gift for a relative and she was ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2017
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Ordered as a gift for a relative and she was very suprised and says it it one of her favorites.
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pattym
5.0 out of 5 stars Magical context
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2009
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If you like the work of Klee, this book will show a larger picture of
his life, family and times. The puppets are raw and made with whatever
was near. With a light hand, the political and social events
are added to give a feeling of where these were created in time.

These puppets seem very modern and ancient at once. So glad to have it in
my collection.
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John M
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2013
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This book will change how you think about puppets and how you view Klee.

Photos are great.
Only issue is that photos are so great, that I spend so much time looking, that I never get time to read.
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Sigalit
5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you to the author
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2014
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Usually I don't pay attention to Paul Klee's puppets and this gives a wonderful glance to the private world and family of the artist. The photo's are superb.
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david r.
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2013
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Klee's work shows through in the mastering of the simple to the sublime with these puppets. The seem to foretell of what Alexander Calder is to do with his Circus.
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PickyChick
5.0 out of 5 stars Discover a charming tangent of Klee's works!
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2015
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Absolutely delightful! Yet another thing to love about Paul Klee! Will make you want to start making hand puppets immediately.
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Havre
5.0 out of 5 stars Good service.
Reviewed in Canada on September 28, 2017
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Real pleasure. Good service.
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Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars An Extraordinary Treat
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 19, 2017
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You never can tell where an Amazon browse will take you. This book was a unique discovery.
The information is fascinating; the puppets are works of art in their own right; the authors have
opened a space for insight, understanding and wonder.
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5.0 out of 5 stars 不気味で愉快
Reviewed in Japan on December 17, 2015
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Kleeの平面作品も好きですが、これらハンドパペットの独創性にはさらに魅力を感じてしまいました。
布の端切れや何かの部品がグチャッと引っ付いて、不気味で愉快なキャラクターになって、見ていて楽しくなります。
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Ms Leona Thomas
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 25, 2017
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An inspirational book.
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France Brassard
5.0 out of 5 stars A sensational book
Reviewed in Canada on May 16, 2014
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the item was very well pakaged and fast shipped. This book meet all my expectations, it is full of photos of Klee's puppets and the detailed story of them, etc... I recommend it!
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