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 Stage Crafts
The Performing Set: The Broadway Designs of William and Jean Eckart
Andrew B. Harris
The large-scale Broadway musical is one of America's great contributions to the
world of theatre. Bill and Jean Eckhart were stage designers and producers at
the peak of the musical, and their designs revolutionized Broadway productions.
This lavishly illustrated book, with more than 500 full-colour illustrations
is a fitting tribute to both the great American theatre and the couple who helped
make it great. Softcover, 238 pp. $53.95.
Costumes, Accessories, Props, and Stage Illusions Made Easy
Barb Rogers
Featuring over 100 designs with photos and diagrams this guide to costume
design will teach the reader how to make jackets, pants, hats, headpieces,
masks, collars, cuffs, capes, wings, armor, and much more.
Softcover, 205 pp. $26.95.
Backstage Handbook
Paul Carter
Clearly presented and exhaustively detailed, the Backstage Handbook is
the most complete volume of technical facts and figures for the backstage
crew of any live performance. Filled with illustrations, conversion
tables, glossaries, formulas, and so much more, this veritable encyclopedia
will
quickly become the most important book in every theatre technician's
library.
Softcover, 309 pp. $26.95.
Brunelleschi: Studies of his Technology and Inventions
Frank D. Prager & Gustina Scaglia
Production designers for stage and screen will benefit greatly
from this detailed examination of the work of Italian Renaissance architect
Filippo Brunelleschi. Complemented by 28 photographs and 18 line drawings,
this comprehensive narrative describes Brunelleschi's many remarkable
achievements, including masonry techniques, construction concepts,
machines he devised and built, and other inventions. Softcover, 152
pp. $21.95.
Pictorial Encyclopedia of Historical Ornament
H. Dolmetsch
This phenomenal catalogue of historic ornament and design is a
veritable treasure chest of permission-free images. Theatrical designers
will find inspiration on every page, with images of ornaments from
antiquity through the nineteenth century. Softcover,
108 pp. $41.95.
Making Stage Props
A Practical Guide
Andy Wilson
Making Stage Props is a book for anyone involved in prop making who wishes
to explore the wealth of materials and techniques open to them. Supported by
over 200 photos and drawings, the book covers both age-old traditional techniques
as well as the most recent methods. A wonderful introduction for amateurs, and
an indispensible
reference for professionals. Softcover, 192 pp. $39.95.
The V&A Guide to Period Styles:
400 Years of British Art and Design By Anna Jackson
This book explores styles of British decorative art from the time of Henry VIII
to the death of Queen Victoria. Nearly twenty styles are featured, ranging from
the Renaissance to the Arts and Crafts Movement in the late nineteenth century.
Hardcover, $60.00.
New Theatre Words: World Edition
Olle Soderberg
New Theatre Words is an illustrated international vocabulary with words
systematically classified by reference number in hierarchic fashion. Focusing
on English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean and Russian, the World
Edition is a must for travelling theatre industry professionals. Softcover,
213 pp. $36.00.
The Beauty of Life: William Morris & the Art of Design
Edited by Diane Waggoner
Poet, embroiderer, pattern designer, calligrapher, dyer, weaver, translator,
architectural preservationist, socialist, book publisher and printer, William
Morris' influence on the decorative arts has been wide and long-lasting, on both
sides of the Atlantic. This book provides the reader with four essays and four
shorter pieces focusing on Morris as designer as well as providing information
on Morris & Company, his 'small and imperfect' company, which would inspire
generations of designers. Softcover,
176 pp. $38.00.
Scenic Art For The Theatre
Susan Crabtree and Peter Beudert.
A visual and written guide to the tools and techniques used in
modern scene painting. Written in easy-to-understand language, the tools
and techniques section, complete
with hints and how-to's, make this book a handy reference for anyone
studying or working in this field. Softcover, 300 pp. $65.95.
Illustrated Theatre Production Guide
by John Holloway
This dictionary of parts and processes is designed for use in the shop or classroom.
The large format makes it easy to handle, the large text makes it easy to read -
even through safety goggles, and the hundreds of black and white illustrations make
it extremely easy to follow. A great addition to any technical director, crew member
or student's library. Large-format Softcover, $57.95.
Technical Design Solutions For Theatre
Bronislaw J. Sammer and Don Harvey
Working in technical theatre means facing a variety of building challenges. This
book addresses nearly every challenge possible: from low-cost stained glass, to ornate
chandeliers, to installing working faucets for a kitchen-sink drama. Each task is
accompanied by clear, detailed, black and white diagrams and photographs. An invaluable
resource for a theatre shop or technical library. Large-format softcover, $65.95.
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