(Hardback)

This title covers the history of automata and mechanical toys, including the early inventors from Hero of Alexandria, through the 18th and 19th centuries, to contemporary automata. Also included is advice on how to get started; tools and materials required; and techniques.

(Paperback)

- Seventeen original 'gallery' mechanical toys designed and made specially for this book. - Step-by-step instructions with over a hundred and forty colour photographs and sixty plans for making the toys. - Advice on tools and materials, priming and painting, and tricks of the trade draw upon the author's wide experience.