My wonderful father in law has just given me the 40th birthday present to out do all others (except the lovely Kalevala Koru ring from Tim of course).  He has given me a mint copy of Hansjurgen Fettig's book Glove and Rod Puppets, in English translation.

 

Now all I need is some free time to get making again.

I'm new to the puppet making world.  Who is Hansjurgen Fettig?  Best wishes on your 40th

CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! what a great gift and a special Father-in-law.

Billy D.

Jon he was a german puppet builder........... his book is well sought after and sells for over a $100........... Here is the article from Andrew at puppet.com

http://puppetbuilding.com/hand--rod-puppets/glove-and-rod-puppets-by-hansjurgen-fettig.html

You will love that book and it puts all others to shame.  I love my copy and it will not leave my sight or be lent out. 

I keep looking through it to keep my idea's fresh and the book is new each time you look at it.  I always discover something that I over looked before.  Well Happy Birthday to you with getting that book it is worth gold in it's weight.

Thanks for sharing....

Daryl H

Congrats! I bought this book a few months ago, and am loving it! I'm sure you will too!

Yes, it is the most inspiring book.  I don't think there is a day that goes by that I don't thumb through my copy.  Congrats on a BEAUTIFUL gift....you ARE a lucky girl and it really shows that someone loves you.  It truly is the BEST gift for a puppet lover!!!

Aloha!
Nikole 

That is a mighty gift indeed! I would be envious if I had not a copy of my own! 

Congrats on your special day too! 
-Michele

What a thoughtful gift, you lucky duck you.

You're luckier than a truckload of rabbits' feet, still attached to the rabbits!



Ron G.

(running in the room a bit too late - panting heavy) " Hey everybody, what did I miss?"

"Hey everybody, what did I miss?"

It was Charlotte's birthday the other day and I jumped out of her cake wearing a tutu.

 

Ron G.