PERFORMING ARTS

Enchanted Strings: A History of Bob Baker Marionette Theater

by Randal Metz
Angel City Pr. Feb. 2022. 176p. ISBN 9781626401075. $40. THEATER
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Founded in 1963, the L.A.-based Bob Baker Marionette Theater has entertained families for years with its delightful puppet shows. Puppeteer Metz’s full-color, lavishly illustrated volume explores the troupe’s history and Baker’s vision to promote the art of puppetry. The volume’s charm lies in its many archival photographs that document the theater’s growth over the years and the talent of the artisans who create and manipulate its marionettes. Sketches of the elaborate sets that bring puppet shows to life are also a treat. Today, audiences around the world can watch the theater’s popular Halloween and Christmas shows on YouTube, but the book gives readers a glimpse at the magic of attending in person.
VERDICT A solid addition to collections that have a focus on unique art forms and community building through the arts.
Reviewed by Claire Sewell, Rice Univ., Houston, TX , Jan 01, 2022
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