Automata and mechanical toys delight children and adults alike with the beauty of their design and the excitement of their movement. This book explains how the

Mechanical toys transcend categories of age with their universal appeal. Whether the mechanism is hidden or revealed, simple or complex, the cycle of movement a

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

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