Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999 10:51:46 -0600
From: Steve Millward <millstev-AT-isu.edu>
Subject: Re: PUPT: Puppetry Magazines


Jay Jennings wrote:
> 
> >As far as being a monthly- I think UNIMA and PofA would have to hire
> >someone who could market the magazine to outside advertisers too, and
> >didn't have to perform, someone who could do this full time.  But does
> >this fill a need that professional puppeteers have?
> 
> A couple people have mentioned this, that the target market is professional
> puppeteers, but I don't think that's the case. In pretty much any profession
> or career there are more hobby-level (wannabees) people than pros. I would
> imagine there are at least twice as many puppeteers out there who don't
> belong to PofA than who do.
> 
> Jay Jennings
> 
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Just a thought, but do you suppose that this very list somewhat
supplants the need for and/or value of a puppetry magazine?  Granted
there are no long articles, but there are many of the elements of a good
puppetry magazine, including construction tips, reviews, letters to the
editor, access to good photos, a calendar of events, equipment reviews,
etc., PLUS some things even the best of monthly magazines could not
offer - ie. near instantaneous feedback from a large number of people in
the field, both professional and amateur, all anxious and willing to
share their knowledge with anyone who asks.  A magazine would be nice,
but if I had to choose, I'd take this list any day.

Steve Millward


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