Veronica Isaac (21 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Signed By Veronica Clay On The Verso Of The Front Cover. Signed by Author(s). Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Sehr gut. Z : hardcover, cloth binding, 126 pages, 20 b/w illustrations - Artist's book. In 2003, Mexican artist Iñaki Bonillas introduced the photographic archive belonging to his grandfather, José Rodríguez Plaza, into his work. Its content which, since that time has undergone a wide range of operations, has permitted him to combine elements that seemed, a priori, incompatible: on the one hand, a personal, biographical narrative, consisting of anecdotes and rather personal character notes; and, on the other, a quasi-scientific sense of compilation and classification.…

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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. From tutus and tiaras to tacking and tailoring, Craft and Illusion documents the generations of knowledge and know-how that underpin this dynamic creative industry and celebrates the vital contribution of makers to the history and culture of performance Divided into two parts - the first is a series of chapters about histories of costume making in Britain, ranging from the earliest known recorded costume maker to 1980s Liverpool and the costume construction course established at Mabel Fletcher Technical College. A costume-making manifesto from the School of Historical Dress introduces the second part of the book, which comprises twenty-three contributions from costume makers. They take many forms including detailed accounts of costume-making practice and process for classical opera and ballet, reflections on rich and rewarding careers in the sector, and creative meditations on the craft of costume making and its wider significance. The first major publication on costume making. This book invites readers backstage and into the hidden world of the workroom to witness the craft and illusions involved in the production of costume for performance. From tutus and tiaras to tacking and tailoring, Craft and Illusion documents the generations of knowledge and know-how that underpin this dynamic creative industry and celebrates the vital contribution of makers to the history and culture of performance Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardback. Condition: New. A backstage look at the hidden world of costume making in BritainCraft and Illusion documents the generations of knowledge and know-how that underpin Britain's dynamic and creative costume industry, and celebrates the vital contribution of costume makers to the history and culture of performance. The book is divided into two parts. The first is a series of chapters about the histories of costume making in Britain, ranging from eighteenth century Drury Lane to 1980s Liverpool and the costume construction course established at Mabel Fletcher Technical College. A costume making manifesto from the School of Historical Dress introduces the second part, which comprises twenty three contributions from some of Britain's most skilled and prolific costume makers and researchers. These include detailed accounts of costume making practice and process for classical opera and ballet, reflections on rich and rewarding careers in the sector, and creative meditations on the craft of costume making and its wider significance.The first major publication on costume making, Craft and Illusion invites readers backstage and into the hidden world of the workroom to witness the artistry and expertise involved in the production of costume for performance.…

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Hardback. Condition: New. A backstage look at the hidden world of costume making in BritainCraft and Illusion documents the generations of knowledge and know-how that underpin Britain's dynamic and creative costume industry, and celebrates the vital contribution of costume makers to the history and culture of performance. The book is divided into two parts. The first is a series of chapters about the histories of costume making in Britain, ranging from eighteenth century Drury Lane to 1980s Liverpool and the costume construction course established at Mabel Fletcher Technical College. A costume making manifesto from the School of Historical Dress introduces the second part, which comprises twenty three contributions from some of Britain's most skilled and prolific costume makers and researchers. These include detailed accounts of costume making practice and process for classical opera and ballet, reflections on rich and rewarding careers in the sector, and creative meditations on the craft of costume making and its wider significance.The first major publication on costume making, Craft and Illusion invites readers backstage and into the hidden world of the workroom to witness the artistry and expertise involved in the production of costume for performance.…

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 240 pages. In Stock.

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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. From tutus and tiaras to tacking and tailoring, Craft and Illusion documents the generations of knowledge and know-how that underpin this dynamic creative industry and celebrates the vital contribution of makers to the history and culture of performance Divided into two parts - the first is a series of chapters about histories of costume making in Britain, ranging from the earliest known recorded costume maker to 1980s Liverpool and the costume construction course established at Mabel Fletcher Technical College. A costume-making manifesto from the School of Historical Dress introduces the second part of the book, which comprises twenty-three contributions from costume makers. They take many forms including detailed accounts of costume-making practice and process for classical opera and ballet, reflections on rich and rewarding careers in the sector, and creative meditations on the craft of costume making and its wider significance. The first major publication on costume making. This book invites readers backstage and into the hidden world of the workroom to witness the craft and illusions involved in the production of costume for performance. From tutus and tiaras to tacking and tailoring, Craft and Illusion documents the generations of knowledge and know-how that underpin this dynamic creative industry and celebrates the vital contribution of makers to the history and culture of performance Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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Hardback. Condition: New. A backstage look at the hidden world of costume making in BritainCraft and Illusion documents the generations of knowledge and know-how that underpin Britain's dynamic and creative costume industry, and celebrates the vital contribution of costume makers to the history and culture of performance. The book is divided into two parts. The first is a series of chapters about the histories of costume making in Britain, ranging from eighteenth century Drury Lane to 1980s Liverpool and the costume construction course established at Mabel Fletcher Technical College. A costume making manifesto from the School of Historical Dress introduces the second part, which comprises twenty three contributions from some of Britain's most skilled and prolific costume makers and researchers. These include detailed accounts of costume making practice and process for classical opera and ballet, reflections on rich and rewarding careers in the sector, and creative meditations on the craft of costume making and its wider significance.The first major publication on costume making, Craft and Illusion invites readers backstage and into the hidden world of the workroom to witness the artistry and expertise involved in the production of costume for performance.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. From tutus and tiaras to tacking and tailoring, Craft and Illusion documents the generations of knowledge and know-how that underpin this dynamic creative industry and celebrates the vital contribution of makers to the history and culture of performance Divided into two parts - the first is a series of chapters about histories of costume making in Britain, ranging from the earliest known recorded costume maker to 1980s Liverpool and the costume construction course established at Mabel Fletcher Technical College. A costume-making manifesto from the School of Historical Dress introduces the second part of the book, which comprises twenty-three contributions from costume makers. They take many forms including detailed accounts of costume-making practice and process for classical opera and ballet, reflections on rich and rewarding careers in the sector, and creative meditations on the craft of costume making and its wider significance. The first major publication on costume making. This book invites readers backstage and into the hidden world of the workroom to witness the craft and illusions involved in the production of costume for performance. From tutus and tiaras to tacking and tailoring, Craft and Illusion documents the generations of knowledge and know-how that underpin this dynamic creative industry and celebrates the vital contribution of makers to the history and culture of performance Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Craft and Illusion | 250 Years of Costume Making in Britain | Veronica Isaac (u. a.) | Buch | Englisch | 2026 | Yale University Press | EAN 9780300289343 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.

Hardback. Condition: New. A backstage look at the hidden world of costume making in BritainCraft and Illusion documents the generations of knowledge and know-how that underpin Britain's dynamic and creative costume industry, and celebrates the vital contribution of costume makers to the history and culture of performance. The book is divided into two parts. The first is a series of chapters about the histories of costume making in Britain, ranging from eighteenth century Drury Lane to 1980s Liverpool and the costume construction course established at Mabel Fletcher Technical College. A costume making manifesto from the School of Historical Dress introduces the second part, which comprises twenty three contributions from some of Britain's most skilled and prolific costume makers and researchers. These include detailed accounts of costume making practice and process for classical opera and ballet, reflections on rich and rewarding careers in the sector, and creative meditations on the craft of costume making and its wider significance.The first major publication on costume making, Craft and Illusion invites readers backstage and into the hidden world of the workroom to witness the artistry and expertise involved in the production of costume for performance.…