The Shadow Puppet Theatre of Malaysia

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The Shadow Puppet Theatre of Malaysia is written by Beth Osnes and published by McFarland. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0786457929 (ISBN 10) and 9780786457922 (ISBN 13).

This comprehensive book explores the Malaysian form of shadow puppet theatre, highlighting its unique nature within the context of Southeast Asian and Asian shadow puppet theatre traditions. Intended for a Western audience not familiar with Asian performance and practices, the text serves as a bridge to this highly imaginative form. An in-depth examination of the Malaysian puppet tradition is provided, as well as performance scripts, designs for puppet characters, instructions for creating a shadow screen, and easy directions for performance. Another section then considers the practical, pedagogical, and ethical issues that arise in the teaching of this art.