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title: "Cabaret Mechanical Publishing Movement: Understanding Movement and Making Automata"
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# 200+ B&W illustrations 12,000+ copies sold Covers 12+ mechanical principles Cabaret Mechanical Publishing Movement: Understanding Movement and Making Automata

**Brand:** gary alexander, aidan lawrence-onn
**Price:** € 77.41
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## Summary

> ⚙️ Unlock the art of movement—where mechanics meets imagination!

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- **What is this?** Cabaret Mechanical Publishing Movement: Understanding Movement and Making Automata by gary alexander, aidan lawrence-onn
- **How much does it cost?** € 77.41 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Key Features

- • **Trusted & Loved by Makers:** Over 12,000 copies sold with a 4.4-star rating, a must-have for aspiring automata artists.
- • **Master Mechanical Movement:** From Newtonian basics to complex automata, unlock the secrets behind motion.
- • **Visual Learning Powerhouse:** Over 200 detailed black & white illustrations to fuel your creativity and understanding.
- • **Creative Freedom Encouraged:** No rigid plans—use your imagination to build unique moving sculptures and toys.
- • **Inspired by Iconic Collection:** Dive into examples from the world-famous Cabaret Mechanical Theatre’s legendary automata.

## Overview

Cabaret Mechanical Publishing’s 'Movement: Understanding Movement and Making Automata' is a paperback guide that demystifies mechanical principles through clear explanations and 200+ illustrations. Since 1998, it has empowered over 12,000 readers to create unique moving toys and sculptures inspired by the renowned Cabaret Mechanical Theatre collection. Perfect for hobbyists and professionals eager to blend engineering with creativity.

## Description

"I wanted to say how much I enjoyed the Cabaret Mechanical Movement book - it explained some complex ideas around Newtonian mechanics in an erudite and highly readable way without spraining my mind - Ben Russell (Curator of Mechanical Engineering - Science Museum London). This book takes the would be maker from light mechanical theory through the basic mechanisms to tips on constructing simple moving toys, sculpture or automata. Examples come from the world famous collection of Cabaret Mechanical Theatre, with over 200 B&W Illustrations but no detailed plans - you need to use your own imagination! Sold over 12,000 copies since 1998. Chapters: Who, What, Why?, Some Principles, Levers, Shafts, Cranks, Cams, Springs, Linkages, Ratchets, Drives & Gearing, Control, The Checklist, Bibliography, Index. Published by Cabaret Mechanical Theatre, a museum that pops-up globally to delight its visitors with witty examples of the automata makers art. Find out more about CMT here: http://cabaret.co.uk.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Dimensions | 15 x 0.7 x 21 cm |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Isbn 10 | 0952872935 |
| Isbn 13 | 978-0952872931 |
| Item Weight | 176 g |
| Language | English |
| Print Length | 120 pages |
| Publication Date | 24 June 2013 |
| Publisher | Cabaret Mechanical Publishing |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple. Comprehensive. Perfect.
*by  on Reviewed in the United States 10 May 2024*

I love this book. Absolutely delightful. It seems light and spare, but really goes deep into all the essentials. Better than other automata books I've read. So cool.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Handig
*by  on Reviewed in the Netherlands 24 May 2026*

Handig en leerzaam boek.

### ⭐⭐ Beaucoup de texte. Peux de pratique
*by  on Reviewed in France 31 May 2024*

Je m'attendais à beaucoup mieux. Trop de blabla et vraiment peu de techniques pratiques

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*Last updated: 2026-08-15*