Description
Generations of entertainers have amused audiences of youngsters and adults with the art of hand shadows, the usage of just a light source and their very own two hands to form instantly recognizable profiles of other people and animals. Lovers of nostalgia and aspiring hand shadow artists will delight on this facsimile of a 1913 book, which features more than 50 hand shadows.
These old fashioned illustrations depict many various kinds of shadows, from swans, rabbits, and other animals to historic figures and fictional characters. Every hand shadow is accompanied by a description of specific hand positioning and an illustration. Additional helpful tips include instructions on lighting, projection screens, and hand exercises.