Traditional
Wooden Toys
their history and how to make them
by
Cyril Hobbins
Hardcover
210 x 260mm
180pp
Published by Stobart Davies Limited, Ammanford UK
R.R.P.$45.90
ISBN 0-85442-170-X
Extract from back cover of book:
Cyril Hobbins left school to become a carpenter joiner, and studied Art at evening classes, going on to design and paint scenery for local theatres, and to produce paintings, besides working as a joiner. Between 1973 and 1988 he became a teacher, and then a social worker/manager for adults with special needs, with the emphasis on practical and life-skills.
From 1988 to the present day he has been a tireless researcher and re-creator of traditional wooden toys, becoming well known to many schools and museums countrywide.
Cyril
Hobbins has produced a thoroughly researched book that manages to capture all
of the idiosyncrasies and delights of his subject. Whether the readers will want
to make use of his shared knowledge to create toys for themselves or simply wish
to learn more about the history of traditional toys, this book will undoubtedly
serve as a wonderful resource.
Robert S L Xathan, British Toymakers Guild
Cyril
Hobbins has crafted a marvelous book that is a true treasure to be read for it's
history, and studied for it's perfect illustrations. This book spans generations,
recalling the simplicity and pleasure of playthings created with imagination,
by hand, from durable materials that hearken back centuries. The book will inspire
designers, parents, and children for years to come to create amazing wooden playthings
that stimulate real play. Dedicating his life to sharing his craft and knowledge,
Cyril Hobbins shares the wonder of traditional wooden toys he has garnered, so
that all will be enriched from the experience.
Stevanne Auerbach, PhD/Dr.
Toy Author and Child Development Specialist, San Francisco, CA.
Photos: Colour
Contents
Foreword
How to use this book
Introduction
How
toy making evolved
Becoming a professional toy maker
Tools, Tips and Materials
The
Toys
Animated Toys
Balancing Toys
Climbing Toys
The Bear and Blacksmith
Windmills and Whirligigs
Catch Toys
Wooden Dolls
Wheeled Toys
(small)
Elastic Band Power
Flying Toys
Skittles
Spinning Toys
and Tops
Tip-Cat, Bat and Trap, Battledore and Shuttlecock
Toys that amaze
and puzzle
Street Toys
Whistles, Rattles and Noisemakers
Indoor Games
Marble Bridges
Other Games
Optical Toys
Second World War Toys
Conclusion
Postscript
Bibliography
Gallery
Index