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Costumes for the Stage: A Complete Handbook for Every Kind of Play
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Description for Costumes for the Stage: A Complete Handbook for Every Kind of Play
Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AN; G. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 164 x 12. Weight in Grams: 270.
This updated edition of Costumes for the Stage aims at simplicity in all aspects of designing and making costumes. It is designed primarily for those who need to dress plays on a small budget, whether for amateur, semi-professional, or professional groups. Starting with five pages illustrating the basic shapes of each period, Sheila Jackson provides practical advice for every kind of play, together with drawings, diagrams, and patterns from which to work. Included are sections on Greek plays, medieval miracles and mysteries, Shakespeare, seventeenth century, eighteenth century, Victorian and Edwardian costume, the twenties and thirties, and the ... Read more
This updated edition of Costumes for the Stage aims at simplicity in all aspects of designing and making costumes. It is designed primarily for those who need to dress plays on a small budget, whether for amateur, semi-professional, or professional groups. Starting with five pages illustrating the basic shapes of each period, Sheila Jackson provides practical advice for every kind of play, together with drawings, diagrams, and patterns from which to work. Included are sections on Greek plays, medieval miracles and mysteries, Shakespeare, seventeenth century, eighteenth century, Victorian and Edwardian costume, the twenties and thirties, and the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
New Amsterdam Books
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781561310685
SKU
V9781561310685
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-15
About Unknown
Sheila Jackson, who designed the costumes for the popular television series Upstairs, Downstairs was Head of Costume at London Weekend Television. She is also the author of More Costumes for the Stage (also published by New Amsterdam). She lives in London.
Reviews for Costumes for the Stage: A Complete Handbook for Every Kind of Play
Even the well-trained designer might learn a few new shortcuts...A useful starting point for the creative amateur.
Theatre Journal
Theatres with small budgets (probably every theatre) should...use this handbook as a training manual...should become a basic reference.
Kliatt
Engrossing. A truly comprehensive handbook.
Publishers Weekly
A book for anyone who has to costume a ... Read more
Theatre Journal
Theatres with small budgets (probably every theatre) should...use this handbook as a training manual...should become a basic reference.
Kliatt
Engrossing. A truly comprehensive handbook.
Publishers Weekly
A book for anyone who has to costume a ... Read more