Voices of the Puppet Masters: The Wayang Golek Theater of Indonesia

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Based on five years of research in Indonesia this beautifully photographed and illustrated record of Javas master puppeteers and carvers documents the traditions and stories of the centuries-old wayang golek theater. Herbert an American printmaker and scholar of South Asia offers an overview of the art form in which performances blending myth and history last for many hours accompanied by song and gamelan orchestra. Another 10 chapters describe the experiences and philosophy of individual puppet masters and their favorite wayang stories of love vengeance and the supernatural. Wide format: 10.25x10.5". Annotation c. Book News Inc. Portland OR (booknews.com)