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Costumes for the Stage: A Complete Handbook for Every Kind of Play. a Sunrise Book (144P) - Hardcover

Jackson, Sheila

 
9780876902981: Costumes for the Stage: A Complete Handbook for Every Kind of Play. a Sunrise Book (144P)

Synopsis

Costumes for the Stage is essential for anyone producing costumes on a small budget, whether for schools, colleges, or amateur, semi-professional, or professional groups. This second edition features expanded text and new illustrations.

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Review

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 show on a small budget. Book Notes A lavish and exciting book providing an ideal blend of historical detail, practical suggestion, and imaginative flair. Speech and Drama

About the Author

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.

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