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Theatrical Design and Production: An Introduction to Scene Design and Construction, Lighting, Sound, Costume, ...

6 reviews
J. Michael Gillette

McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages, 2007

EXCELENT!! VERY COMPLETE
I think its an amazing book! very complete, it tells you about the roles of every one involved, the make up, scene design, construction, sound, costume and lighting, so if you are serious about becoming an excelent theatrical designer and producer, then this is the best place to start!! from here you can buy other books, but this is a must have!

Dressed: A Century of Hollywood Costume Design

11 reviews
Deborah Nadoolman Landis

Collins Design, 2007

Simply incredible
Do whatever you have to do to get your hands on a copy of DRESSED. It's a visually stunning, erudite and jaw-dropping look at the best costumes and costume designs since movies began. Deborah Landis curated and wrote this hefty collection, and it is her expertise that puts the costumes in context. A beautiful book to treasure and browse.

Stage Makeup: The Actor's Complete Guide to Today's Techniques and Materials

12 reviews
Laura Thudium

Back Stage Books, 1999

I can't believe the author is the same name as mine!
I have never read a page of this book, but I just can't believe there is another Laura Thudium in this world! This is quite exciting. I wish I could contact his author and tell her that I have the exact same name as her! Laura Thudium is not a name you hear every day.

Noises Off

11 reviews
Michael Frayn

Anchor, 2002

It's About Doors and Sardines, Bags and Boxes, and Sheets.
NOISES OFF is the hilarious play within a play about a group of actors performing a touring edition of a British farce entitled NOTHING ON. The reader (and performers and audience members for that matter) are only allowed to see NOTHING ON from the first act. The first time they see it, it is the night of the dress rehearsal. The next time they see the act it is from behind the stage several ...

Historic Costumes and How to Make Them

6 reviews
Mary Fernald, Eileen Shenton

Dover Publications, 2006

Lots of Patterns inside
I was pleased with the number of patterns and detailed instructions in this book. The patterns need to be enlarged or drawn to scale in order to use them. It would be very useful for anyone who makes costumes or who is interested in fashion.

Stage Makeup (9th Edition)

11 reviews
Richard Corson, James Glavan

Allyn & Bacon, 2000

A Film-Maker's Dream
I am a film-maker out of Ohio. I used to use Tom Savini's Bizarro, Grande Illusions 1, Grande Illusions 2, and Dick Smith's Do-It-Yourself guides....BUT, after meeting Tom Savini and learning that he considers this book his "bible", I checked it out for myself. WOW! This is the book to get for anyone interested in stage make-up or special effects makeup. It IS a little pricey, but for the ...

Agent to the Stars

9 reviews
John Scalzi

Tor Books, 2008

First Class First Contact Comedy
This is the first novel written by John Scalzi but it is not his first published work. It was written as a "training aid" in an effort to become a novelist. He offered it basically for free on the internet. Now, with the publication of subsequent novels, his first has been offered for sale as a real book you can pick up and read. It was a worthwhile venture. In short, it is hilarious. The ...

The Spiritual Journey of Alejandro Jodorowsky: The Creator of El Topo
Alejandro Jodorowsky

Park Street Press, 2008

Jodorowsky’s memoirs of his experiences with Master Takata and the group of wisewomen-- magiciennes- -who influenced his spiritual growth • Reveals Jodorowsky turning the same unsparing spiritual vision seen in El Topo to his own spiritual quest • Shows how the author’s spiritual insight and progress was catalyzed repeatedly by wisewoman shamans and healers In 1970, John Lennon introduced to the world Alejandro ...

Forgiven (Firstbor Series-Baxter 2, Book 2)

21 reviews
Karen Kingsbury

Tyndale House Publishers, 2005

Great series!
A friend recommended this series to me and so far I am loving it! I can't wait to finish all the books in it. It is nice to have something to read that doesn't have all the garbage in it so many books do these days. The Christian perspective is a nice change.

The Usborne Book of Face Painting (How to Make)

8 reviews
Chris Caudron, Caro Childs, ...

Usborne Books, 2003

Lots of fun!
We let the kids flip through this book and choose which design they wanted on their face. They had a great time and were also able to understand that with patience the end product would look (at least somewhat) like the picture in the book. They had a great time.

Where Did I Go Right?: You're No One in Hollywood Unless Someone Wants You Dead

22 reviews
Bernie Brillstein

Phoenix Books, 2008

Unexpectedly Touching
I found myself unexpectedly touched by this autobiography. Having read it, I consider Bernie Brillstein a friend. With no self-praise, Brillstein shows himself to be a man of decency, of compassion, of empathy. He began in his profession as an agent at William Morris, dreaming of representing mid-Century comics such as Jackie Gleason and Jackie Gale. When he left William Morris, he became a ...

An Agent Tells All

16 reviews
Tony Martinez

Hit Team Publishing, 2005

Excellent, Easy to Read Book!
An Agent Tells All by Tony Martinez is an excellent book that is very easy to read and hard to put down as it flows on very well. Specific Contents that go straight to the point and excellent for the novice to clearly gain an understanding of the industry from agents point of view. Also Highly rate the Pilot Season Chapter! Great Read.

The Makeup Artist Handbook: Techniques for Film, Television, Photography, and Theatre

6 reviews
Gretchen Davis, Mindy Hall

Focal Press, 2008

Best Makeup Book I Ever Read
I just finished the whole book! It blew me away because I found out tons of info that I can't wait to use on my next job. It is very thorough and gives you ALL the industry standards, techniques, tips, applications, everything you need to know to do your job and take it up to a more professional level. I could not get enough of it because reading it is like spending time with a top MUA. I ...

Patterns for Theatrical Costumes: Garments, Trims, and Accessories from Ancient Egypt to 1915

31 reviews
Katherine Strand Holkeboer

Drama Publishers, 1993

My Bible for Costume
I found this book around 25 years ago. At that time it didn't have any explinations, only the designs and some general info in the front. I do pre 1660 re-enactment and still use and teach from my well worn copy. I put it in a notebook and lend out sheets to explain how pieces go together. It isn't totally accurate, but it is a starting place for new costumers. It is easier to explain changes to ...

The Commercial Theater Institute Guide to Producing Plays and Musicals (Commercial Theater Institute)

3 reviews
Frederic B. Vogel

Applause Books, 2007

Wonderful
This book is an exciting read for anyone who has ideas for plays and musicals, but is unsure how to get them produced. It gives practical informations in a way that makes it "user friendly". I highly recommend this book for anyone with unheard ideas for the stage!!!

Costume Designer's Handbook: A Complete Guide for Amateur and Professional Costume Designers

4 reviews
Liz Covey, Rosemary Ingham

Heinemann Drama, 1992

Excellent overview of process
This is a great resource for the design process. I especially use these guidelines for analysis of a play and characters whenever I design a show. A must have for anyone interested in designing shows!!

King Henry V (Arden Shakespeare: Third Series)

1 review
William Shakespeare

Arden, 1995

A popular play in an edition fabulously rich in help
This play is best known for the St. Crispian's Day "Band of Brothers" speech given by King Henry just before the battle at Agincourt. It is a powerful speech that rallies people at all times and in every place. Sir Lawrence Olivier made a film version in 1944 during WWII and Kenneth Branagh made another as recently as 1989. You can count on there being more versions. Epecially so when computers ...

Adrian: Silver Screen to Custom Label

5 reviews
Christian Esquevin

Monacelli, 2008

glamour de luxe, film style
adrian, a/k/a gilbert adrian, was one of the few designers for the classic hollywood films that did not blow his own horn during his time in the fashion industry as both costume designer and couturier. in his somewhat short life, he worked hard, played hard and draped some of the film industry's most glamourous bodies in uniquely beautiful designs. his creativity was unstoppable. yet, in a ...

How to Agent Your Agent

15 reviews
Nancy Rainford

Lone Eagle, 2002

It's like being a fly on the wall of a talent agency
As an agent, I have a love/hate relationship with this book. On the one hand, I hate it for exposing so many of my secrets. But on the other hand, I love that it's so direct and honest. Nancy ran her own successful talent agency for many years and she obviously knows what she's talking about. So if you're my client, please don't buy this book. But if you're not, I suggest you pick this one ...

A Source Book in Theatrical History: Twenty-five centuries of stage history in more than 300 basic documents ...

2 reviews
A. M. Nagler

Dover Publications, 1959

Excellent book for students, teachers and (even) theatergoer
The author divides the material in 14 parts: Antiquity, The Middle Ages, The golden age of Spain, Italian Renaissance, Tudor and Stewart periods, The age of Louis XIV, The restoration theater, Venetian comedy, Eighteenth century England, Weimar Classicism, Nineteenth Century England, The American Theater, European naturalism.- For each period, the author has collected more than 300 primary ...

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