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Summary: LA BIBLE DU JEU DE FICELLE
Review: Il est très complet et illustré. Toute personne qui s'intéresse aux jeux de ficelle progressera beaucoup avec lui. Ce n'est pas un livre pour débutant.
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Summary: The mother of all string figure books!
Review: Ms. Jayne was an interesting woman in her day. She traveled about the world, gathering anthropological research as she documented string figures worldwide. This volume is the result of her work, all the more remarkable because she did this around the turn of the century. Many figures are included here with instructions in the creation of them, as well as anecdotal information based on her interviews with the people who taught them to her. All of the classics of string figures are included here, as well as more obscure ones she gathered along the way. This is a must for serious students of string figures, not only for the wealth of information and instruction, but also for its historical value.
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Summary: The mother of all string figure books!
Review: Ms. Jayne was an interesting woman in her day. She traveled about the world, gathering anthropological research as she documented string figures worldwide. This volume is the result of her work, all the more remarkable because she did this around the turn of the century. Many figures are included here with instructions in the creation of them, as well as anecdotal information based on her interviews with the people who taught them to her. All of the classics of string figures are included here, as well as more obscure ones she gathered along the way. This is a must for serious students of string figures, not only for the wealth of information and instruction, but also for its historical value.
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Summary: excellent and detailed
Review: Once you master the language of manipulating the string--with a little patience-- you'll find the explanations easy to follow. The selection of string figures was wonderful. A strong collection --a legacy that has travelled throughout the world. Pass it along to your children.
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Summary: excellent and detailed
Review: Once you master the language of manipulating the string--with a little patience-- you'll find the explanations easy to follow. The selection of string figures was wonderful. A strong collection --a legacy that has travelled throughout the world. Pass it along to your children.
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Summary: Great for 2nd - 4th graders, girls particularly
Review: Someone gave me this book when I was a 2nd grader, and for about the next two years I was never seen without a piece of string in my hands. The book is now in tatters and I am buying a second copy for MY 3rd grader. I am a professor in a math related field, and I think this book is responsible!
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Summary: The classic in the field
Review: This book is the classic guide to string figures. Nobody interested in the art should be without it; it's a fun and easy to learn hobby, as well as a fascinating anthropological study. Most everyone knows, or used to know, one or two of the simpler string games; this book presents string figures from all over the world.
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Summary: LA BIBLE DU JEU DE FICELLE
Review: This is a great book for anyone interested in learning one of many lost arts. Amusing for children and adults, this book is a hit wherever I take it. It's one of the best ways to learn about new cultures.
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