Bil Baird (1904–1987)
Author of The Art of the Puppet
About the Author
Image credit: Bil Baird (right) with one of his puppets. Courtesy of the NYPL Digital Gallery (image use requires permission from the New York Public Library)
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Common Knowledge
- Legal name
- Baird, William Britton
- Birthdate
- 1904-08-15
- Date of death
- 1987-03-18
- Gender
- male
- Education
- University of Iowa
Chicago Academy of Fine Arts - Occupations
- puppeteer
- Relationships
- Baird, Cora (spouse)
- Birthplace
- Grand Island, Nebraska, USA
- Place of death
- New York, New York, USA
- Associated Place (for map)
- USA
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Reviews
One of the first books on puppetry that I ever read, this book continues to be an inspiration and challenge to me as I work in puppet ministry.
Bil Baird was to the 40's, 50's and 60's what Jim Henson was to the 70's, 80's and 90's. Many people have seen his work and don't realize it. The "Lonely Goatherd" sequence in "The Sound of Music" is a great example of Baird's masterful use of the marionette.
www.comingstobrazil.com
Bil Baird was to the 40's, 50's and 60's what Jim Henson was to the 70's, 80's and 90's. Many people have seen his work and don't realize it. The "Lonely Goatherd" sequence in "The Sound of Music" is a great example of Baird's masterful use of the marionette.
www.comingstobrazil.com
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- Also by
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- Members
- 94
- Popularity
- #199,201
- Rating
- 4.4
- Reviews
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- ISBNs
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