This beautiful book draws on Robert Race's extensive collection of traditional moving toys, looking at the ways the makers have achieved remarkable and varied r

Designing and making successful automata involves combining materials, mechanisms and magic. Making Simple Automata explains how to design and construct small s

This book deals with the evolution of mechanical toys following on the history of automata from very early times.

Japanese paper engineer Hosaka presents instructions for constructing four models: Tea-serving robot, Ready to fly, Peek-a-bear -- Wild Wild West.