"The story of Paul Klee's hand puppets began with his son Felix's wish to own Kasperl (Punch and Judy) figures like the ones he had seen at a Munich flea market. From 1916 to 1925, a total of fifty figures were created, of which thirty still exist today. In creating the puppets, Klee used a large variety of materials from his studio and around his home: beef bones and electrical sockets, bristle brushes and nut shells. He sewed the garments together from left-over fabric and discarded clothes." "This volume presents the complete ensemble of Klee's puppet theater in text and images, with new photographs and commentary on each of the figures. The original inventory of puppets, as well as the stage settings, has been painstakingly reconstructed and complemented with statements by contemporary witnesses. Several introductory essays provide further biographical and historical context, and Klee's son Felix and his grandson Aljoscha reminisce upon the playful use of the puppets within the family circle."--Jacket.
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