David Leech has written a definitive history of Pelham Puppets in this accessible and beautifully illustrated book by Crowood Press (2009). Pelham Puppets was established in 1947 by the renowned Bob Pelham and the book charts the growth of his company from a room above a shop to a purpose-built factory which in its heyday was producing 330,000 hand-made puppets per year. Every aspect of the company's work is charted with a section on manufacturing and finishing, a selection of interviews with professional puppeteers who describe how Pelham Puppets have influenced their work, and the final part of the book is a comprehensive catalogue of puppets produced which will prove invaluable to collectors. The author worked at the Pelham Factory and has ensured its legacy for the future in this publication and also by becoming the new manufacturer of Pelham Puppets. Quarto.B/W 137 photos.Colour 337 photos.p.224.