Signior Gastone Scheraggi has dug deep into his personal collection treasure chest.

His finds will delight your eyes and stir your heart…

A Charming little companion

This little book (literally, 5.5 x 8.25 inches, 55 pages) by Italian Author Gastone Scheraggi is a a visual delight.

That's important, because if you, like me, can't read Italian, you'll buy it for all the wonderful little pictures: from the cover Teatrino Libertas, to the Teatrino Inglese, and Pollocks' Il Pirata Barbanera.

We have come to expect the best from publisher Edizioni Essegi (Ravenna) and Teatrini di Carta does not disappoint: vivid, vibrant color; exhaustive commentary — ok, so you might have to resort to a dictionary — and, most of all, a wonderful eye in putting together a delightful collection.

The author has dug into his archives and presented us with treasures such as Joseph Stolz's 1840 figures of Barbieri di Siviglia, and marionettes with articulated arms and legs. You'll want to cut them out — and dangle them on a string.

Let's see, is there something else I should say?
Yes! Turn the Teatrino Inglese into a lovely card for your valentine. And email Louise Heite today—and get ready to smile.


>> Available from Pollocks Toy Shop Toy Shop

You'll want to carry this little book around with you.
Marionettes that should be dangling from a string. Send the Teatro Inglese — as a Valentine.