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About Dug North, creator of contemporary automata / automatier / automatist
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Automaton-related Books / Tools / Toys. Bio - Dug North, Automata Artist (Automatier / Automatist). Born Douglas Ian North, I informally dropped the 'o' in my first name in 1985 for reasons I no longer remember. Now I just think it looks better without it. I earned a B.A. in Anthropology from the University of Vermont and a M.S. in Science and Technology Studies. From Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Most of my interests dwell in that area. I write a quarterly column for the esteemed Cabaret Mechanical ...
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Dug North -- News, Exhibits, and in the Media
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Automaton-related Books / Tools / Toys. Richard Garriott's Automaton Collection. This short film features the many collections of Richard Garriott de Cayeux - video game developer, entrepreneur, and space traveler. Garriott has an enormous automaton collection, featuring antiques as well works by almost all of the modern makers. Three of my favorite fellow makers were featured prominently in the film. It came as great surprise to see one of my pieces, The Birthing Engine. Scroll Saw Woodworking and Crafts.