{"product_id":"automata-and-mechanical-toys-9781861265104","title":"Automata and Mechanical Toys","description":"No other craft so brilliantly captures the magic of turning a handle, icking a switch, or pulling a lever to see the unexpected come to life. \u003ci\u003eAutomata and Mechanical Toys\u003c\/i\u003e is a book for anyone drawn to simple, entertaining mechanics. The book features 21 leading makers, each with a distinctive style. With 160 color photos and 100 delightful examples of the craft, the book is a feast for collectors and enthusiasts. A substantial section of the book is devoted to making automata mechanisms, ideal for novices or those wishing to learn new techniques. Illustrated, step-by-step instructions explain how to make a bearings box, which separately houses all the main mechanisms used in automata. The box can then be converted to any mechanism you choose. Rodney Peppe is a winner of the British Toymakers' Guild Toy of the Year Award; he has had exhibitions of his work at the Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum of Childhood. He is also the author of \u003ci\u003eRodney Peppe's Moving Toys.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Crowood Press (UK)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50363462746386,"sku":"9781861265104","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6291f206-e7ed-4bc0-b31a-0de91a170cba.jpg?v=1728415425","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/automata-and-mechanical-toys-9781861265104","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}