17 MARCH 1923, Page 22

THE ARTS.

A. Book of Marionettes. By Helen Heiman Joseph. (New York : B. W. Huebech.) Miss Joseph, in pleasantly outlining the history of puppets in all lapis; his not only instructed her readers in the ways of marionettes, but has also taught them a proper respect for the little figures. If tlie author has too often adopted the attitude of a little girl playing with dolls, what does it matter ? The volume is well produced with copious illustrations and with " cut-neatly-along-the-dotted-line ' directions by Mr. Raymond O'Neill for the making of a marionette stage.